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Higher Education and Emerging Technologies: Student Usage, Preferences, and Lessons for Library Services.

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Title: Higher Education and Emerging Technologies: Student Usage, Preferences, and Lessons for Library Services.
Authors: Cassidy, Erin Dorris1, Britsch, James2, Griffin, Glenda3, Manolovitz, Tyler4, Shen, Lisa2, Turney, Linda5
Source: Reference & User Services Quarterly. Summer2011, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p380-391. 12p. 4 Graphs.
Subjects: Academic library use studies, Academic libraries, College student attitudes, RSS feeds, Sam Houston State University, Text messages, X Corp., Podcasting, Social networks
Abstract: This article examines technology trends in higher education and how they impact student habits and preferences in college libraries. A study was conducted among students at the Sam Houston State University in East Texas to investigate their usage of electronic devices and technologies such as text messaging, Twitter, podcasts, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, and social networks. Results indicate that students do wish that basic library services were available through the most popular social networking sites and Internet technologies. Topics include a review of literature consulted, methods used, and the demographics of the student body researched.
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Abstract:This article examines technology trends in higher education and how they impact student habits and preferences in college libraries. A study was conducted among students at the Sam Houston State University in East Texas to investigate their usage of electronic devices and technologies such as text messaging, Twitter, podcasts, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, and social networks. Results indicate that students do wish that basic library services were available through the most popular social networking sites and Internet technologies. Topics include a review of literature consulted, methods used, and the demographics of the student body researched.
ISSN:10949054
DOI:10.5860/rusq.50n4.380