The web-based library instruction in academic libraries in Malaysia / Noor Hidayat Adnan
The emergence of the Internet and WWW has affected all functions of an academic library, particularly library instruction. This technology has led to the utilisation of new tools and methods for providing library instruction to the users. This study examined the used of the web-based library inst...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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| Online Access: | http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/34/ http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/34/1/TM_NOOR%20HIDAYAT%20ADNAN%20IM%2001_5%201.pdf |
| Summary: | The emergence of the Internet and WWW has affected all functions of an academic
library, particularly library instruction. This technology has led to the utilisation of new
tools and methods for providing library instruction to the users. This study examined the
used of the web-based library instruction in Malaysian academic libraries. The objective
of the study was to examine the current practices of delivering library instruction in
academic libraries. The findings have presented the overview on the planning, delivery
and content of library instruction programmes in academic libraries. The study aimed to
evaluate the general design, interactivity, presentation mode, tutorial structure, graphical
interface and the technical performance of the academic library websites. The study
further examined the issues relating to web-based library instruction and the strengths and
weaknesses presented on library instruction programmes. The study has revealed the
potential and benefits of web-based library instruction. A total of 40 professional
librarians working in the reference department of seven Malaysian academic libraries
located in the Klang Valley participated in the study. Respondents felt that the web has
contributed positively to library instruction and has enhanced their effectiveness and
efficiency. However, respondents disagreed that the web should completely replace
traditional library instruction programmes. In most of these academic libraries, traditional
library instruction programmes such as guided group tour, video or slide presentation,
and self-guided tour that using printed pamphlets for self-directed or self-guided are still
be conducted. Respondents also felt that professional librarians should possess good
computing and web use skills for providing effective library instruction to the users. |
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