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| Personal Name | Lumalang, Nikki Nino M. |
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| Resource Title | Application of information foraging theory on the utilization of online databases in the University of the Philippines Diliman Main Library |
| Date Issued | 29 October 2012 |
| Abstract | This study focuses on the research patterns of students in the university through the use of Information Foraging theory. It aims to know what resources students prefer when it comes to academic works and research. This study focuses on the behaviour of the students in searching through online databases of the University of the Philippines Main Library. The research primarily wants to observe student on how they forage for information as they are the most likely to need and use it. Convenience sampling was used in choosing the students observed for the study. Observation and interview were used for the gathering of data. The researcher looked for students' behaviour that was in conjunction with the Information Foraging theory. A total of 63 students were observed during the 5-day period averaging 12 students a day. The study found out that the time needed by the students to get the information they need from the online databases averages from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The students modified their strategies |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Electronic information resource searching; Online information services; University of the Philippines Diliman Main Library |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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