Investigating Rural Library Usage among Rural Youth in Malaysia: Its Corresponding Determinants and Impacts

Omar, Siti Zobidah; Shaffril, Hayrol Azril Mohamed; Bolong, Jusang; Alby, Jeffrey Lawrence D’Silva

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“…In Asia, research from Malaysia (Yusop et al 2013), Bangladesh (Islam 2006) and India (Bachhav 2012;Omar et al 2012;Thanuskodi & Pandiselvi 2014) showed that the information needs of rural dwellers in these countries are largely concerned with agriculture in general, medical and health matters, education development, religion, culture and business, among others. In Africa, research from South Africa (Jiyane 2002:16;Maepa 2000), Botswana (Mutshewa et al 2010:4) and Tanzania (Mtega & Ronald 2013:69) has shown that the information needs of rural dwellers revolved around various areas, such as pension, business, crime, agriculture, transport, proper housing, transport and communication systems and basic healthcare.…”

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An investigation on the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria

Mohammed

Garaba

2019

SA Journal of Information Management

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Background: Rural dwellers need timely, accurate, pertinent and reliable information for sustainable rural development. However, in Nigeria it is estimated that over 70% of people are living in rural areas who are mainly non-literate people who cannot read and write in any language. It is against this background that this article sought to investigate the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria to find out whether they are relevant and appropriate to the nature of this group of people. Objectives:The study aimed at investigating the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria for sustainable rural development. Method:Wilson's 1981 model suggests that information-seeking behaviour arises as a result of a need perceived by an information user, who, in order to satisfy that need, makes demands upon formal or informal information sources and services. Hence, the model was adopted to underpin the current study. A structured questionnaire was designed and personally administered to the study participants. The quantitative data were analysed using the SPSS software and descriptive statistics.Results: Despite the fact that most of the rural dwellers in the North-West zone of Nigeria are non-literate people, it is evident from the results that there is utilisation of various forms of information sources and services from public libraries. The predominant forms of information sources utilised among rural dwellers from the libraries were printed materials, posters, flyers and audiovisuals. However, the forms of information services provided to rural dwellers by the libraries were traditional library services and awareness campaigns about government policies. Conclusion:The study revealed that utilisation of public libraries' information sources and services among rural dwellers in the area under study revolved around printed materials and traditional library services. It is evident that most of the library users among rural dwellers were those who were literate, as the non-literate people who were the majority did not patronise the libraries. Thus, this study will assist authorities of the public libraries in the area under study to provide relevant and effective information sources and services to rural dwellers for sustainable rural development.

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An investigation on the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria

Mohammed

Garaba

2019

SA Journal of Information Management

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“…Information seeking is one of the most common online activities for young people and can lead to extra information networks, which may develop their sustainable livelihood. Information and knowledge-seeking among youth have varied significantly as they wish to pursue virtual information (Omar et al, 2012). Youths use ICTs to search for information about livelihood opportunities available to them.…”

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Information and Communication Technologies and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities: A Study of Information Behavior Among Malaysian Youth

Zaremohzzabieh¹,

Ismail²,

Ismail³

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Information and communication technology (ICT) is a significant instrument for youth empowerment, since it allows instant interaction, thus enabling information needs and community development. This study aims to explore the cumulative knowledge on how youths use ICT as an essential part of their daily lives. A quantitative study was carried out and the data were analyzed by the structural equation modeling technique (SEM). The results confirmed that information needs and sharing have a positive influence on the sustainable livelihood of Malaysian youth. However, the findings also reveal that there was no significant relation between two of these predictors (i.e. information seeking and information source) and the sustainable livelihoods of Malaysian youth. Due to its unique perspective, this study contributes to the existing literature on youth information behavior in ICT environments.

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“…To further promote the enhancement of knowledge and information seeking among rural residents, rural libraries, or Perpustakaan Desa, have been introduced by the government to provide library services to the rural population (Omar et al, 2012a). Rural libraries are small facilities located in rural areas that serve to provide several information sources and library services to local communities in the area.…”

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Potential Impingement Factors of Information and Communication Technology Usage at Rural Libraries in Malaysia

Samsuddin¹,

Omar²,

Samah³

et al. 2016

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Rural libraries in Malaysia are purposively built to increase the level of people's knowledge and thus produce an information society, especially in rural communities. The services and facilities provided are expected to change the lifestyle of the local community. The main objective of this study is to suggest the potential impingement factors for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage at rural libraries in Malaysia. This conceptual study is based on document analyses and reviews of previous literature to identify the potential impingement factors for ICT usage in rural libraries. A total of four potential impingement factors are identified and discussed by the authors: demographic, individual, behavioural, and ICT. It is hoped that this study's results can assist concerned parties in constructing strategies for improving and further cultivating ICT usage among rural communities in Malaysia.

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Investigating Rural Library Usage among Rural Youth in Malaysia: Its Corresponding Determinants and Impacts

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An investigation on the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria

An investigation on the forms of information sources and services utilised among rural dwellers from public libraries in the North-West zone of Nigeria

Information and Communication Technologies and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities: A Study of Information Behavior Among Malaysian Youth

Potential Impingement Factors of Information and Communication Technology Usage at Rural Libraries in Malaysia

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