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The Internet vs. Library— A Survey Study of College Students

The Internet vs. Library— A Survey Study of College Students. Wu, Jiaxun University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA, United States. Development of the Internet The Focus of the Paper. Introduction:. The Internet usage of college students Physical library vs. online study

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The Internet vs. Library— A Survey Study of College Students

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  1. The Internet vs. Library— A Survey Study of College Students Wu, Jiaxun University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA, United States SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  2. Development of the Internet The Focus of the Paper Introduction: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  3. The Internet usage of college students Physical library vs. online study Electronic resources vs. print materials Literature Review: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  4. A questionnaire: A Study of College/University Students Using Internet and Library Distribution Date: Nov. 17-28, 2005 Location: Univ. of Southern California Total Returned: 66 The Methodology: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  5. Years of experiences with online search: 5 years: 16.7% 6 years: 13.6% 7 and 8 years: 12.1% Self confidence index: 8: 34.8% 7 and 10 tie: 16.7% General Background of the Students: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  6. Frequency of the Internet use: 6 times: 47% 3-4 times: 19.7% 5-6 times: 16.7% Frequency of library use: 1/wk: 30.3% 2/wk: 19.7% 3-4/wk: 18.2% Use of the Internet and Library 1: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  7. Hours per day of the Internet use: 3-4 hours: 33.3% 1-2 hours: 24.2% More than 10 hours: 24.2% Hours per day of library use: 1-2 hours: 30.3% Less than 1 hour: 21.2% 3-4 hours: 19.7% Use of the Internet and Library 2: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  8. The most often used electronic databases: Homer: 50% Ejournals: 21.2% Not using them: 7.5% Use of Electronic Resources Through a USC Gateway: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  9. The most often used search engines: Google: 59.1% Yahoo: 19.7% Google & Yahoo: 10.6% Use of Public Accessed Search Engines: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  10. 90% time non-university: 36.4% 80% time non-university: 19.7% 70% time non-university: 15.2% Time Ratio of Total Online Search: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  11. 90% time E-Resources: 21.2% 50% time E-Resources: 21.2% 70% time E-Resources: 13.6% Ratio of Using Print vs. Electronic Resources: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  12. Total time on the Internet use: Increased: 37.9% Remain the Same: 30.3% Decreased: 9.1% Total time of library use: Decreased: 27.3% Increased: 25.8% Remain the same: 24.2% From First Semester to Current Semester: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  13. First purpose for using the Internet: Communication: 74.5% Entertainment: 8.5% News/general information: 8.5% First purpose for using the Library: Individual study: 47.9% Find/use print materials: 33.3% Use group study room: 8.3% Use library computers: 8.3% The Internet vs. Library--Purpose: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  14. Students spent much more time on the Free Internet Information through public search engines than using a physical library. Students spent much more time on non-University’s search engines/databases than the University search engines/databases. Challenges: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  15. they used electronic resources more than print resources. Google has become the most often used search engine among these respondents. In sum, the results are consistent with a continuing trend toward greater Internet use and greater use of publicly available search engines. Challenges: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  16. Conflict between the print age and its technology vs. electronic age and its technology. It is a fundamental and infrastructural challenge to the traditional academic library. Root of the Challenges: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  17. The library’s unique human resources, especially professionals, are the main reasons why FII cannot replace the current library system. A lot of information is not available from the free Internet. There is a major difference on quality control. Will the Free Internet Information (FII) replace the library? Why not? SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  18. Information on free Internet is not reliable. The print materials have some unique features. Physical libraries provide alternative and ideal environments for study and reading. Why not? More reasons: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  19. Individual study is ranked No. 1 for first and third purposes in using the library, No. 2 for second purpose in using the library, cited by a total of 91.7/300 (30.6%) of respondents. Using a group study room is ranked No. 3 for first and third purposes in using the library, No. 1 for second purpose in using the library, cited by a total of 56.3/300 (18.8%). The survey provided support : SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  20. Internet can deliver information worldwide in seconds, can provide remote and convenient access to the library information, and can provide 24/7 services for reference and electronic information. It could thereby strongly enhance the traditional library’s role and function in new directions, environments and shapes. Taking Advantage of the Internet: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  21. the hybrid library will be the main trend in the library world. The complete digital library with the Internet access only will coexist with hybrid library in the electronic age. The Future of Library: SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  22. Thank You! • Thanks, Chair. • Thanks all, for attending the presentation. • Thanks to SILF Committee. • Have a nice summer and fall.  SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  23. 诉衷情：恭祝大会成功 • 当初遥想笑谈间， • 岁月逝如烟。 • 故国盛会重返， • 忆往日， 话来年。 • 临挑战， • 问危安， • 畅谈欢。 • 望穿天际， • 同登高楼， • 远景无边。 SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  24. 诉衷情：廿年离乡感怀 • 廿年岁月逝无形， • 惟有家乡情。 • 空名自古云雾， • 皓首欲穷经。 • 春易去， • 过留痕， • 叹人生。 • 沐恩图报， • 小曲清吟， • 故土月明。 SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

  25. Thank You! • Thanks, Chair. • Thanks all, for attending the presentation. • Thanks to SILF Committee. • Have a nice summer and fall.  SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY FORUM

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