User studies in the electronic environment: Review and brief analysis

Varghese, Rekha Rani

doi:10.1016/j.iilr.2008.02.002

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“…Academic libraries are increasingly taking advantage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to provide improved access to EIR to their users. The availability of information in electronic media has, as such, created opportunities for global access to information, enhanced the speed of service, increased the number of users served, increased the quantity and exhaustiveness of information provided, and offered new and exciting opportunities for postgraduate students to find information related to their research areas (Varghese 2008).…”

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The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Okite-Amughoro

Makgahlela

Bopape

2015

South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science

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This study used a structured questionnaire to investigate the usage of Electronic Information Resources (EIR) for academic research by 150 postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Interviews with some students and selected individuals at the institution were also conducted. The study looked into whether postgraduate students had access to EIR; whether they knew how to use computers in order to have access to EIR; the extent to which they knew and were aware of EIR; the current status of EIR at their institution; how often they used these resources for academic research purposes; and the challenges that they encountered in using these resources. The findings of the study show that postgraduate students at Delta State University are aware of the existence of EIR, but the optimal use of these resources is hampered by limited access to some EIR due to lack of information searching skills, limited space, low bandwidth and erratic power supply. It is, therefore, recommended that the institution should provide adequate space, enough power supply and should address some of the issues hindering equitable access to these resources. The development of an institutional repository and the use of open access resources will also improve access to scientific and electronic information by postgraduate students at the institution. RarelyOften Always 8% 71% 21% http://sajlis.journals.ac.za

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The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Okite-Amughoro

Makgahlela

Bopape

2015

South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science

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Use of Electronic Information Resources Among Research Scholars in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

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Ahmed

2013

New Review of Academic Librarianship

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Entrepreneurship, process innovation and value creation by a non‐profit SME

Huarng

2011

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Purpose -By using three key factors -namely, funding, stakeholders, and legitimacy -this study seeks to analyse the successful entrepreneurial experiences of a non-profit small to medium-sized enterprise: the Taiwan EBook Supply Cooperative Limited (TEBSCo). Design/methodology/approach -The paper takes the form of a case study. Findings -From a legitimacy perspective, TEBSCo is the only registered organisation facilitating e-book consortia in Taiwan. From a stakeholder perspective, TEBSCo is managed by a board of directors, who are elected from the member representatives. In addition to creating value for its members, TEBSCo also creates value for non-members and vendors. Its major funding is from annual membership fees. TEBSCo's innovation process, as a collective entrepreneurial activity in a non-profit SME, creates intangible as well as tangible value. The successful experiences of TEBSCo can be used as examples for new entrants. Originality/value -TEBSCo is the only registered organisation facilitating e-book consortia in Taiwan. The successful experiences of TEBSCo can be used as examples for new entrants, and shows a new form of entrepreneurial activity.

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User studies in the electronic environment: Review and brief analysis

Cited by 5 publications

References 63 publications

The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Use of Electronic Information Resources Among Research Scholars in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Entrepreneurship, process innovation and value creation by a non‐profit SME

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