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| Personal Name | Geroca, Jeseliza A. |
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| Resource Title | Factors affecting the study location preferences of Bachelor of Library and Information Science students of the University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Date Issued | April 2013 |
| Abstract | This study was conducted to determine the study location preferences of undergraduate students of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and the factors that affect these preferences. Several factors were classified into five different categories: demographic, environmental, sociological, physiological and technological. The study employed a survey questionnaire to gather relevant data from Bachelor of Library and information Science (BLIS) students of UP Diliman during the first semester of academic year 2012-2013. A total of one-hundred fifteen (115) UP Diliman BLIS students responded to the survey. Frequency counts, percentages and rankings were used to analyze and present the results of quantitative data gathered. Collected qualitative data was explained and presented in narrative form. According to the results of the survey, BLIS students have basic requirements for an ideal study location. BLIS students prefer a study location that is well-lit and well-ventilated with the right temperature. The place should have educational materials available including electronic journals. It should also have available Internet connection that allows access to all types of websites. The students' preferred study location should also allow them to use their own electronic devices and charge them as well. Finally, photocopy services should be available or easily accessible. Survey results also revealed the factors that affect the study location preferences of UP Diliman BLIS students. Age, year level, employment status and chosen LIS track were the demographic factors found to affect BLIS students' location preferences. The environmental factors found to greatly affect their study location preferences were lighting, availability of educational materials, ventilation, and temperature. Several technological factors turned out to be highly important to the respondents as well and therefore greatly affect thei |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Study environment; University of the Philippines (Diliman) School of Library and Information Studies; College students |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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