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Information Needs and Assessment of Bioinformatics Students at the University of Swaziland: Librarian View

Information Needs and Assessment of Bioinformatics Students at the University of Swaziland: Librarian View
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Author(s): Satyabati Devi Sorokhaibam (University of Swaziland, Swaziland)and Ntombikayise Nomsa Mathabela (University of Swaziland, Swaziland)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 9
Source title: Biotechnology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8903-7.ch069

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Abstract

A survey was carried out of the information landscape within the students of Computer Science, Biology and Mathematics in the University of Swaziland which examined the research problems, important sources of information, the methods of access, information needs and seeking behavior of the users their assessment and the role of the Libraries since Librarian have to identify the information needs, uses and problems faced to meet the needs and requirement of the user. A total of 200 questionnaire were distributed. The survey indicated that majority of the students believe that the online resources play a very important role for their research and show positive attitude toward future bioinformatics usage and training. The study concluded that the training preferences of students need to be further explored.

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