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An Investigation of the Information Practices of Education Doctoral Students
| Title: | An Investigation of the Information Practices of Education Doctoral Students. |
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| Name(s): |
Bishop, Corinne, Author Gunter, Glenda, Committee Chair Boote, David, Committee Member Vitale, Thomas, Committee Member Robinson, Edward, Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2015 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Academic libraries are increasingly re-envisioning their services to provide expanded outreach and segmented programming for specific user groups. Many academic libraries offer segmented services and programming for undergraduate groups such as first-year experience programs and general education programs. Currently, academic libraries are also identifying and expanding their services and programming to meet the unique needs of graduate groups. In conjunction with this focus, the roles of academic librarians are also expanding in the area of outreach. In essence, academic librarians are becoming more directly involved in aligning library services and programming with academic programs and promoting change within their institutions. Faced with the challenges of outreach and promoting change it is essential that librarians gain deeper insights about the perspectives and needs of graduate programs and graduate groups to effectively plan and align library services.The purpose of this design research study was to explore the organizational factors that influence how library services and library instruction are utilized in two doctoral programs in education at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Using a sequential mixed methods approach, quantitative data was collected in an online survey and qualitative data was collected in audio recorded interviews conducted with students enrolled in two doctoral programs in education, as well as program faculty, and academic librarians. Findings from this study were then used to describe a conjecture for an asynchronous online learning resource that applies elements outlined in Sandoval's (2014) conjecture map model. Findings were also used to make recommendations about future planning for library outreach and the utilization of library services in the doctoral programs. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0005580 (IID), ucf:50248 (fedora) | |
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2015-05-01 Ed.D. Education and Human Performance, Dean's Office EDUC Doctoral This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | library instruction -- library research -- library services -- doctoral students -- graduate students | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005580 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2015-05-15 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
