How Are Teacher-Librarians Finding Resources for Coursework?: Distance Learners and the Role of University Library Services
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| author | de Jong, Cees-Jan Branch, Jennifer L. |
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| contents | How Are Teacher-Librarians Finding Resources for Coursework?: Distance Learners and the Role of University Library Services de Jong, Cees-Jan Branch, Jennifer L. Distance Education Use Studies Information Seeking Familiarity College Libraries Library Services Library Role Graduate Students Teacher Education Library Education Foreign Countries Providing distance learners access to library services does not automatically translate into usage of those resources. The literature on information-seeking behaviour of distance learners has indicated that they prefer to use local resources, as well as Web-based resources. This study investigates perspectives on library services and available resources for distance learners in the Teacher-Librarianship by Distance Learning program at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. The findings suggest that distance learners in this program tend to rely on local and familiar resources, have a lack of awareness or understanding of certain library services provided to them, rely heavily on electronic full-text availability, and may feel isolated from fellow students, resulting in low collaboration in the process of accessing information. The researchers suggest developing effective marketing strategies and collaborating with faculty to promote usage of library services provided to distance learners. (Contains 20 notes.) |
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| spellingShingle | How Are Teacher-Librarians Finding Resources for Coursework?: Distance Learners and the Role of University Library Services de Jong, Cees-Jan Branch, Jennifer L. Distance Education Use Studies Information Seeking Familiarity College Libraries Library Services Library Role Graduate Students Teacher Education Library Education Foreign Countries How Are Teacher-Librarians Finding Resources for Coursework?: Distance Learners and the Role of University Library Services de Jong, Cees-Jan Branch, Jennifer L. Distance Education Use Studies Information Seeking Familiarity College Libraries Library Services Library Role Graduate Students Teacher Education Library Education Foreign Countries Providing distance learners access to library services does not automatically translate into usage of those resources. The literature on information-seeking behaviour of distance learners has indicated that they prefer to use local resources, as well as Web-based resources. This study investigates perspectives on library services and available resources for distance learners in the Teacher-Librarianship by Distance Learning program at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. The findings suggest that distance learners in this program tend to rely on local and familiar resources, have a lack of awareness or understanding of certain library services provided to them, rely heavily on electronic full-text availability, and may feel isolated from fellow students, resulting in low collaboration in the process of accessing information. The researchers suggest developing effective marketing strategies and collaborating with faculty to promote usage of library services provided to distance learners. (Contains 20 notes.) |
| title | How Are Teacher-Librarians Finding Resources for Coursework?: Distance Learners and the Role of University Library Services |
| topic | Distance Education Use Studies Information Seeking Familiarity College Libraries Library Services Library Role Graduate Students Teacher Education Library Education Foreign Countries |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ845764 |