The Role of Digital Libraries in Egyptian Higher Education

Taie, Eman Salman; Mohamed, Khaled A.

doi:10.1111/j.1949-3606.2009.tb01104.x

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“…In a survey of 194 undergraduate and post-graduate students 89% stated that they used computer-based literature searches at least once per month to either prepare presentations (90.2%), carry out research (65%), or to research patient-related problems (60.3%) [12]. Following-up on this trend, in Egypt a digital library was made available to nursing students, and Taie explored the role of these libraries on student awareness, student knowledge and attitudes toward them [13]. …”

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E-learning in medical education in resource constrained low- and middle-income countries

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BackgroundIn the face of severe faculty shortages in resource-constrained countries, medical schools look to e-learning for improved access to medical education. This paper summarizes the literature on e-learning in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), and presents the spectrum of tools and strategies used.MethodsResearchers reviewed literature using terms related to e-learning and pre-service education of health professionals in LMIC. Search terms were connected using the Boolean Operators “AND” and “OR” to capture all relevant article suggestions. Using standard decision criteria, reviewers narrowed the article suggestions to a final 124 relevant articles.ResultsOf the relevant articles found, most referred to e-learning in Brazil (14 articles), India (14), Egypt (10) and South Africa (10). While e-learning has been used by a variety of health workers in LMICs, the majority (58%) reported on physician training, while 24% focused on nursing, pharmacy and dentistry training. Although reasons for investing in e-learning varied, expanded access to education was at the core of e-learning implementation which included providing supplementary tools to support faculty in their teaching, expanding the pool of faculty by connecting to partner and/or community teaching sites, and sharing of digital resources for use by students. E-learning in medical education takes many forms. Blended learning approaches were the most common methodology presented (49 articles) of which computer-assisted learning (CAL) comprised the majority (45 articles). Other approaches included simulations and the use of multimedia software (20 articles), web-based learning (14 articles), and eTutor/eMentor programs (3 articles). Of the 69 articles that evaluated the effectiveness of e-learning tools, 35 studies compared outcomes between e-learning and other approaches, while 34 studies qualitatively analyzed student and faculty attitudes toward e-learning modalities.ConclusionsE-learning in medical education is a means to an end, rather than the end in itself. Utilizing e-learning can result in greater educational opportunities for students while simultaneously enhancing faculty effectiveness and efficiency. However, this potential of e-learning assumes a certain level of institutional readiness in human and infrastructural resources that is not always present in LMICs. Institutional readiness for e-learning adoption ensures the alignment of new tools to the educational and economic context.

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“…Moreover, librarians must advertise the library's electronic resources to students in order for them to know they exist, what they are and how to use them. Taie and Mohamed (2009) used 4,000 student responses to examine user perceptions of a digital library collection in an Egyptian academic library. The study found that nursing students were the most frequent users of the digital library.…”

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User perceptions of ICT at the American University of Kuwait Library

Alharbi

2016

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the student perceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the American University of Kuwait Library (AUK). Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a quantitative research method in order to investigate the perceptions of a wide range of students who use the academic library. The sample consists of 95 student volunteers, who provided data that were then analyzed and compared with literature from other authors in this subject field. Findings – The study found that the quality of the ICT equipment provided by the AUK library is very good, however training in how to use the library’s ICT is lacking. Practical implications – The findings suggest that the academic library looks into the possibility of changing the layout of the library to incorporate more computer terminals, as clearly many students feel there are currently not enough. The academic library must offer a greater amount of ICT training for students, preferably relating to the use of electronic resources and journals for new students. Originality/value – This study adds to the current literature on academic libraries in Kuwait, and is one of the first studies to look at students’ perceptions of ICT in a private university institution.

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The Role of Digital Libraries in Egyptian Higher Education

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E-learning in medical education in resource constrained low- and middle-income countries

E-learning in medical education in resource constrained low- and middle-income countries

User perceptions of ICT at the American University of Kuwait Library

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