Social network services for academic libraries: A study based on social capital and social proof

Fong, Kenny Cheuk Hei; Au, Cheuk Hang; Lam, Ernest; Chiu, Dickson K.W.

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2019.102091

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“…Unexpectedly, the results of this study have proven the contrary. Whether these medical students were already aware of the potential positive impacts of mobile learning remains unknown; recent studies have shown that HKU students are probably not very aware of the library services – especially the mobile services (Fong et al, 2020; Ko et al, 2015; Lam et al, 2019; Wai et al, 2018). In order to address this problem, the library should promote its mobile services (Chen, 2019), the benefits of mobile learning and the information literacy required (Aharony et al, 2020; Allard et al, 2020; Rantala et al, 2019), as well as design more innovative information services to attract patrons (Wójcik, 2019).…”

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“…Mobile technology possesses the capability to support seamless learning (Wong, 2012) and a seamless transition to different modes or styles of learning, such as in-class and out-of-class learning, with handheld or desktop use. In other words, mobile learning can take place anytime, anywhere, thereby extending the classroom into a variety of virtual and physical environments while creating an interactive social hub that facilitates collaborative learning and interactions among instructors and students (Fong et al, 2020; Lam et al, 2019).…”

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Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

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Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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The rapid development of information and communication technologies has revolutionized the lifestyles and learning practices of the younger population worldwide. Various new mobile platforms and forms of social media have been so pervasive and influential in the world of higher education that they have contributed much to the training of the next generation of medical professionals. As such, the current study aimed to compare the adoption of mobile learning amongst three groups of medical science students at the University of Hong Kong – namely, students majoring in Clinical Science, Chinese Medicine and Nursing. For this study, the authors used a questionnaire survey to collect a total of 150 responses. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation test and multiple regression analysis. The results from the study revealed that the students in the three different medical majors at the University of Hong Kong engaged with their mobile devices at slightly different levels. Although a few significant differences were found, Clinical Science students tended to have more diverse information needs and use their mobile devices for a variety of learning-related activities. In comparison, Chinese Medicine students indicated that they were less active users of mobile devices in terms of both learning and non-learning activities.

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Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

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“…First, librarians should start with understanding their users' needs through surveys and focus groups regularly ( Fong et al, 2020 ). As respondents were willing to share their comments or experience on their social networks and to send feedback to the management (see Table 7 ), the library should promote the overnight areas and related services and support more proactively on social networks while encouraging feedbacks ( Cheng et al, 2020 ; Fong et al, 2020 ; Lam, Au, & Chiu, 2019 ; Witte, 2014 ).…”

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“…In particular, staff and patrons may feel more of a connection at night ( Blakely & Mobley, 2019 ). Also, librarians may hold more activities by collaborating with faculties members and student societies in earlier nighttime ( Fong et al, 2020 ). These measures could improve social capital by connecting users, volunteers, and library professionals.…”

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“…Thus, in future studies, we would like to explore the values of overnight facilities in other academic libraries and study how they develop social capital in their communities. Besides, various challenges in staffing, funding, security, and ever-changing users' needs should also be considered ( Blakely & Mobley, 2019 ; Fong et al, 2020 ; K. Johnson & McCallister, 2015 ; Lo et al, 2017 ).…”

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Effectiveness of overnight learning commons: A comparative study

Chan

Chiu

Lam

2020

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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This study explores the overnight usage of Chi Wah Learning Commons and The University of Hong Kong Libraries on the same campus. By adopting quantitative research, it investigates students' preferences in these areas and levels of social capital in the library, further, it explores the similarities and differences of user behavior between the university's undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our findings showed that HKUL had not taken full advantage of its prime location and comprehensive collection in the main library, and the full potential of overnight services. The results of this study contribute to the library management in understanding the changing needs of users and propose the potential enhancements on social capital among students and the community.

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Empowering Adaptive Learning Technology: Practical Insights from Social Network Site (SNS)

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Social network services for academic libraries: A study based on social capital and social proof

Cited by 72 publications

References 24 publications

Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

Effectiveness of overnight learning commons: A comparative study

Empowering Adaptive Learning Technology: Practical Insights from Social Network Site (SNS)

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