International student perceptions of information needs and use

被引:37
作者
Yi, Zhixian [1 ]
机构
[1] Texas Womans Univ, Sch Lib & Informat Studies, Denton, TX 76209 USA
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D O I
10.1016/j.acalib.2007.09.003
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Thus study examines international student information needs and whether education level, age, and gender affect their information use. An e-mail survey revealed that international students need information that supports their academic courses, and those with higher education levels use databases, remote access to library offerings, and e-journals more frequently.
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页码:666 / 673
页数:8
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