Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour
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| author | George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan |
| author_facet | George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan |
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| contents | Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan Graduate Students Information Seeking Inquiry Scholarship Semi Structured Interviews Coding Transcripts (Written Records) Statistical Analysis Student Research Research Methodology Information Sources Qualitative Research Student Surveys Online Surveys Data Analysis Influences Faculty Advisers Social Networks Sharing Behavior Internet Web Sites Online Searching Citations (References) Search Engines College Libraries Printed Materials Introduction: This study explored graduate students' information behaviour related to their process of inquiry and scholarly activities. Method: In depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with one hundred graduate students representing all disciplines and departments from Carnegie Mellon University. Analysis: Working in pairs, we coded transcripts of interviews into meaningful categories using ATLAS.ti software. The combined use of quantitative and qualitative analysis aimed to reduce subjectivity. Results: Graduate students often begin with a meeting with professors who provide direction, recommend and provide resources. Other students help to shape graduate students' research activities, and university library personnel provide guidance in finding resources. The Internet plays a major role, although students continue to use print resources. Convenience, lack of sophistication in finding and using resources and course requirements affect their information behaviour. Findings vary across disciplines and between programmes. Conclusion: Libraries can influence students' information behaviour by reevaluating their instructional programmes and provision of resources and services. They can take a lead by working with academic staff to guide students. |
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| spellingShingle | Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan Graduate Students Information Seeking Inquiry Scholarship Semi Structured Interviews Coding Transcripts (Written Records) Statistical Analysis Student Research Research Methodology Information Sources Qualitative Research Student Surveys Online Surveys Data Analysis Influences Faculty Advisers Social Networks Sharing Behavior Internet Web Sites Online Searching Citations (References) Search Engines College Libraries Printed Materials Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour George, Carole Bright, Alice Hurlbert, Terry Linke, Erika C. St. Clair, Gloriana Stein, Joan Graduate Students Information Seeking Inquiry Scholarship Semi Structured Interviews Coding Transcripts (Written Records) Statistical Analysis Student Research Research Methodology Information Sources Qualitative Research Student Surveys Online Surveys Data Analysis Influences Faculty Advisers Social Networks Sharing Behavior Internet Web Sites Online Searching Citations (References) Search Engines College Libraries Printed Materials Introduction: This study explored graduate students' information behaviour related to their process of inquiry and scholarly activities. Method: In depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with one hundred graduate students representing all disciplines and departments from Carnegie Mellon University. Analysis: Working in pairs, we coded transcripts of interviews into meaningful categories using ATLAS.ti software. The combined use of quantitative and qualitative analysis aimed to reduce subjectivity. Results: Graduate students often begin with a meeting with professors who provide direction, recommend and provide resources. Other students help to shape graduate students' research activities, and university library personnel provide guidance in finding resources. The Internet plays a major role, although students continue to use print resources. Convenience, lack of sophistication in finding and using resources and course requirements affect their information behaviour. Findings vary across disciplines and between programmes. Conclusion: Libraries can influence students' information behaviour by reevaluating their instructional programmes and provision of resources and services. They can take a lead by working with academic staff to guide students. |
| title | Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour |
| topic | Graduate Students Information Seeking Inquiry Scholarship Semi Structured Interviews Coding Transcripts (Written Records) Statistical Analysis Student Research Research Methodology Information Sources Qualitative Research Student Surveys Online Surveys Data Analysis Influences Faculty Advisers Social Networks Sharing Behavior Internet Web Sites Online Searching Citations (References) Search Engines College Libraries Printed Materials |
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