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Digital Information Literacy in Agricultural Universities

Yogita Sharma

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The present study is a serious attempt to find the Digital Information Literacy (DIL) skills of post-graduate students of the agricultural universities of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh using relevant investigation methods and data collection tools and techniques. Descriptive research design with survey method was used with a fact-finding approach. The research methodology followed in this study involved collection and interpretation of data to find causal connections and relations for the existing status of DIL skills on sample of students. Further, the questionnaire method has been adopted as a data collection tool. A systematic attempt is made to determine various aspects like extent of use of Digital Resources of Information (DRI), proficiency in searching and evaluating DRI, understanding of ethical use of DRI, adoption of DIL in social lives, training needs with regard to DIL and role of the Library and Information Science professionals in the information gathering process from DRI. Questions were framed about the digital information requirements of the students, how effectively and efficiently students locate, evaluate and use information from DRI. In order to enable cross-checking of data for its validity, reliability and consistency, the data was analyzed for various statistical parameters- Frequency Distribution, Percentage, Weighted Index, Karl Pearson s Correlation Coefficient and Pearson s Chi Squared Test. Some related past studies were also consulted and an extensive comparison of the results was made. The results and findings have been presented elaborately and further areas of research have also been identified. This book intends to serve as an important tool for students, teachers, researchers and practitioners in the field of Library and Information Science. This book will be highly useful to the researchers in terms of methodology and findings to conduct similar studies on other groups of users in the country and comparing similar studies done abroad.

1. Introduction

1.1. Background

1.2. Digital Information Literacy- Historical Perspective

1.3. Definitions of Digital Information Literacy

1.4. Digital Information Literacy Research in India

1.5. Need of the Study

1.6. Scope of the Study

1.7. Objectives of the Study

1.8. Hypotheses of the Study

1.9. Definitions and Scope of the Terms Used

1.10. Limitations of the Study

1.11. Organization of the Study

References

2. Research methodology

2.1. Methodology and Data Collection Tools

2.2. Questionnaire Method

2.3. Designing of Questionnaire

2.4. Administration of Questionnaire

2.5. Pre-testing of the Questionnaire

2.6. Data Collection

2.7. Response Rate

2.8. Techniques Used in Analysis and Interpretation of Data

References

3. User Characteristics

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Post-graduate Students: General Background

3.3. Libraries

3.4. Demographic Information

3.5. Purpose of Using Digital Resources of Information

3.6. Consultation of Digital References

3.7. Purpose of Using E-mail

3.8. Ethical Use of Digital Resources of Information

3.9. Citing Digital Resources of Information

3.10. Usefulness of Digital Resources of Information

3.11. Use of Digital Resources of Information for Type of Information

3.12. Conclusion

References

4. Accessing, Searching and Selecting Digital Resources of Information

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Accessing Digital Resources of Information

4.3. Searching Information from Digital Resources of Information

4.4. Selecting Authentic Digital Resource of Information

4.5. Conclusion

References

5. Role of Librarians and Teachers

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Problems Faced in Using Digital Resources of Information

5.3. Support from Library and Information Science Professionals and Teachers

5.4. Training of Library and Information Science Professionals

5.5. Conclusion

References

6. Digital Information Literacy in Social Lives

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Digital Information Literacy in Social Lives

6.3. Suggestions for Improving Efficiency in Using Digital Resources of Information

6.4. Conclusion

References

7. Digital Information Literacy Skills

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Correlation Analysis

7.3. Association of Digital Information Literacy Skills with Variables of Study

7.4. Testing of Hypotheses

7.5. Conclusion

8. Findings, Conclusions, Suggestions and Recommendations for Further Areas of Research

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Findings

8.3. Conclusions

8.4. Suggestions

8.5. Recommendations for Further Areas of Research

Bibliography

Annexure - Questionnaire

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