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Distance Learners Satisfaction With Library Resources, Services And Facilities: A Study In Kuvempu University Library, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D
Distance Learners Satisfaction With Library Resources, Services And Facilities: A Study In Kuvempu University Library, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The role of the library is vital in all types of education - traditional as well as distance mode. The purpose of this paper is to know the distance learner’s satisfaction with library resources, services and facilities in Kuvempu University Library. This study used questionnaire-based survey method to collect the data from the PG distance students of Kuvempu University. 1435 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 1435 duly filled in questionnaires were received back. The study suggested that advanced training for users at different levels should be started. The contents of the training programs should be (a) introduction to library …
Distance Learners’ Attitude And Use Behaviour Of Electronic Information Resources: A Study At Kuvempu University, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D Dr.
Distance Learners’ Attitude And Use Behaviour Of Electronic Information Resources: A Study At Kuvempu University, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D Dr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The main focus of the study is to discover the use behaviour of electronic Information resources among students pursuing higher education through distance education mode at Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. The researcher has of data adopted survey method for collection. Questionnaires were served to the students during their contact classes of Kuvempu University. 1650 questionnaires were distributed and 1435 completely filled questionnaires were received obtaining a response rate of 87.0 %. The questionnaires were distributed among the respondents when they attended the contact classes conducted by the Kuvempu University. The findings of the study focused on the impact of ICT on …
The Place Of Library And Information Services In Open And Distance Learning In Nigerian Universities, Patricia N. Ofodu, Ogechi A. Agim
The Place Of Library And Information Services In Open And Distance Learning In Nigerian Universities, Patricia N. Ofodu, Ogechi A. Agim
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper emphasises about open and distance learning and the objectives as well as the rationale behind the establishment of open and distance learning. The characteristics of ODL as flexible, portable, transferable, relevant…, and identified the Universities that operate ODL programmes in Nigeria. It also analyses the important role played by library and information services in the open and distance learning in Nigeria. It aids information services in open and distance learning in the dissemination of information to distant learners such as registration of users, orientation/ user education, charging and discharging services, reference services, photocopying services, inter- library loan services, …
Awareness And Use Of Opac By Distance Learners: The Case Of The Open University Of Tanzania, Nelson Msagati
Awareness And Use Of Opac By Distance Learners: The Case Of The Open University Of Tanzania, Nelson Msagati
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The survey aims to investigate the use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) among distance learners of the Open University of Tanzania. A descriptive research design has been adopted in the study. Stratified random sampling method was used to select randomly 300 distance learners. A structured questionnaire was developed and distributed randomly to 300 distance learners including undergraduate and postgraduate students. A total of 230 (76.67 percent) completed filled in questionnaires were returned back from the distance learners for analysis. Despite OPAC being the most effective information retrieval tool and of particular ideal for distance learners, findings of this study …
Academic Library Web Sites For Distance Learners In Greater Western Library Alliance Member Institutions, Mary Cassner, Kate E. Adams
Academic Library Web Sites For Distance Learners In Greater Western Library Alliance Member Institutions, Mary Cassner, Kate E. Adams
UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications
Through the library web site, academic libraries present extensive resources and a suite of services to support distance learners. The web site is a vital communication link between the distance student and reference-based instructional component that the librarian provides. This article examines web sites and distance learning library services pages of Greater Western Library Alliance members.