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Web Literacy of Postgraduate students of Sambalpur University: An Analysis

Year: 2011

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: : Web literacy, is a collection of skills, might be considered the point where computer literacy merges with information literacy. The present study is a questionnaire based survey of 200 post graduate students of Sambalpur University about their knowledge of the Web and its use. The study found that 44% students conceive web as a huge database of information; 60.5% feel that websites or portals are the vital source of web information; 96% search the web though Google. Further, the study explores the hindrances to Web literacy at the institutional level and suggests measures to enhance the use of web by the students.

Source: E-LIS Repository (University of Naples Federico II)

DOI: 10.13140/rg.2.1.3451.7601

Authors: Sanat Kumar Behera, Sabitri Majhi, Bulu Maharana

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information Literacy

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1557528900

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