To be completely honest, most of the findings did not surprise me at all. Most, or even all, of the findings I have done or I know someone who has done them. Especially the use of librarians. I know that a lot of my peers and friends throughout my undergrad had either never been to the library, or had only gone to the library to use the computers - not the books or the librarians.
2. How accurately do the findings from this study reflect your own research strategies?
As I stated in the first question - I find almost all of the findings reflecting my own research strategies. I usually use the course material first, then I use Google for the remaining resources. I normally do not use books in the library - considering it is just easier at my finger tips. There have been some classes where I have been told that I needed to use book sources. Therefore, I used the library; however, I did use the librarians - so that is one thing that I do not reflect with. However, procrastination was normally my middle name with my undergrad!
3. This study provides a detailed description of the parameters of research assignments typical required for academia. How does it differ from the kinds of research people do in the workplace?
I feel that the main difference is that for academia, students are forced into a research paper or assignment. Yes, they may rally be interested in this topic; however, they are doing it majority of the time for the grade. In the work place, research is done to either improve or find things that could help them with their work place. Therefore, there is much more thought in the process.
4. Do you think the recommendations to improve research process for college students will better prepare students for the world outside of school?
I believe that the recommendations will better prepare the students. This will help the students understand just how much is out there for research purposes. I feel that they will understand that librarians are there to help as opposed to just using their computers and only getting the information that is online. This will improve the research process for the students.
5. Find an image that relates to searching for information. Embed the image in your blog and provide proper attribution.
Retrieved from: http://www.whicheb5.com/blog/eb-5-visa-information-internet/
Source:
Head, A.J. & Eisenberg, M.B. (2009). LESSONS LEARNED: How College Students Seek Information
in the Digital Age. Retrieved from: http://kennison.name/files/zopestore/uploads/libraries/documents/student-info-seeking-2009.pdf
in the Digital Age. Retrieved from: http://kennison.name/files/zopestore/uploads/libraries/documents/student-info-seeking-2009.pdf
I agree with you...I am not at all surprised by the findings. I also never asked the librarian for help when I was in school. It never even crossed my mind. The only time I went to the library was to use the computers.
ReplyDeleteThat image is exactly how I feel sometimes... there are so many resources on the internet it's easy to get overwhelmed by them! I was the same way in my schooling... rarely did I utilize the librarians themselves as a resource, even when it came to finding books about a subject.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for the librarians, I feel they are going the way of the dinosaur.My students use them mostly to help with printing things up, not for research information. They just don't exude that confidence in knowledge. I love your pic it is approrpriate for me too.
ReplyDeleteHave any of used Ask a Librarian. It is an online submission form on the Fairmont State Library page. You can submit something like "I'm looking for research studies on digital literacies" and they will get back to you in 24 hours with links to studies!!!! It is awesome!
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