Distance Learners' Familiarity with the Concept of Digital Library: A Case Study of Virtual University of Shiraz, Iran
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This survey examines the familiarity of students at Virtual University of Shiraz (VUS), as a first virtual institution in Iran, with the concept and importance of digital libraries. To do this research, a descriptive and survey methodology was used. Students of Virtual University of Shiraz in comprise the population of the study. Findings showed that more than 66 percent of distance students are not familiar with the concept of digital library. They believe that lack of a well-structured digital library has had a negative impact on the academic achievement of students of Virtual University of Shiraz. Students have also expressed that the information resources provided by the university cannot meet all their educational and information needs.
Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
Authors: Rahim Alijani, Ali Akbar Khasseh
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W242927062