Apr 2, 2012 | 7/6/2012 (0900-1015), Learning & Users
The practice of active learning in library instructions can be traced back to the 90s and is seen to have exponentially expanded with the rapid advancement of technology. As opposed to the traditional lecture-based bibliographic instructions, engaging students in the...
Apr 2, 2012 | 7/6/2012 (0900-1015), Learning & Users
This paper will introduce our strategy to reach out to user groups other than students, the motivation behind, marketing, feedback and findings so far and our next steps. Usually, information literacy programmes focus primarily on students and their information needs....
Mar 30, 2012 | 5/6/2012 (1335-1510), Learning & Users
Engineers fundamentally solve problems. Engineering students are obtaining the education necessary to develop problem-solving skills and tools. Olin College of Engineering was founded on the philosophy that a hands-on, entrepreneurial, design-centered engineering...
Mar 30, 2012 | 5/6/2012 (1335-1510), Learning & Users
After investigating service requirements in basic natural science disciplines in Wuhan University, China, we analyzed the characteristics according to the survey results, then provided the service strategy suitable for the science subject service. Five colleges in...
Mar 30, 2012 | 5/6/2012 (1335-1510), Learning & Users
Purpose: This paper focuses on identifying the searching behaviors of the users, their difficulties as well as their expectations from library supports while using online databases at the Central Library of Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh city. Methods:...
Mar 30, 2012 | 5/6/2012 (1335-1510), Learning & Users
The new generation of users is often typified as ‗technology natives‘, and seen as being characterized by a technology-driven lifestyle with an emphasis on the use of technology by this generation, and how this use of technology has affected the behavior of the users....
