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다양한 최신 정보기기가 학업과 여가를 위한 일상 속 정보이용에서 매우 폭넓게 사용되고 있는 최근 동향을 볼 때, 학생들의 정보기기 활용행태에 대한 이해는 정보행동연구에서 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 차세대 과학기술발전을 담당할 주역인 과학기술전공 대학생과 대학원생들이 그들의 일상 속에서 사용하고 있는 정보기기의 유형과 사용 목적, 그리고, 최신 스마트 정보기기의 활용도와 활용 패턴 등을 조사하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 대학생과 대학원생의 정보기기활용 패턴을 비교하는 한편, 학업과 비학업 영역에서의 활용패턴도 함께 비교분석하였다. 연구방법으로 일상관찰기록법과 설문지법을 사용하여 국내 4개 대학에 재학 중인 총 83명의 과학기술전공 학생을 대상으로 조사하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 넷세대 과학기술전공 대학(원)생들의 스마트기기를 포함한 총체적 정보기기 활용 패턴을 그들의 일상생활을 통해 파악함으로써 차세대 과학기술자들을 위한 정보서비스 및 시스템 설계에 토대가 될 기초자료를 제공할 것으로 기대된다.

Abstract

This study purported to study the uses of information and communication technology (ICT) tools in their daily life among the undergraduate and graduate students majoring science and engineering. It also examined the purposes of the uses of the major ICT tools, the differences in their information technology uses between graduate and undergraduate students. The data were collected from 83 undergraduate and graduate students from four universities using content analysis of an observational logs and a survey questionnaire. The observational logs were collected using an instant message application available on a smart phone. Study results revealed desktop computers, laptop computers, and smart phones as the three most heavily used ICT tools among the participants and typical situations students use each of the three tools. There were also sharp distinctions between graduate and undergraduate students in their selection of the tools, and distinctions between work and non-work situations. The findings of this study can be used to redesign information services and systems for the scientists and engineers in the next generation.

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The study examines two aspects that relate to undergraduates’ selection and use of information sources for their academic assignments: (1) sources perceived useful vs. sources frequently used, and (2) source characteristics considered important as selection criteria vs. selection criteria used as reflected in characteristics of frequently used sources. A survey of 251 undergraduate students attempted to address the gaps between what students think they should do and what they actually do with regard to source selection. Characteristics of frequently used sources were analyzed to find out the criteria used for source selection. Friends/family were among the frequently used sources although they were not perceived as useful. Unlike other sources suffering gaps between the perceived usefulness and the use behavior, Web sources were the ones not only perceived most useful but also used most frequently. When the important selection criteria were compared with the characteristic of sources used often, students did not seem to actually use the selection criteria they thought important. While students considered some characteristics related to information quality (e.g., accuracy, comprehensiveness) as important criteria for source selection, the actual criteria they applied for choosing information sources could be described as ‘convenient’ or ‘accessible’ (e.g., efficient/time saving, easy to use, familiar, accessible). Based on the findings, suggestions were made to help bridge such gaps through information literacy programs and information systems design.

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During the last decade, increasing use of technology that facilitates information access has changed academic library services. The emergence of information commons is one of the key changes. Most previous studies on information commons have focused on its conception and role. Whereas, considering information commons as a spatial service, this study aims to examine the influence of information commons on user traffic patterns within the library and perception of the library. As the information commons grew into main library service space and facility, it is necessary to explore what influences information commons have on the behavior and recognition of users. Two methods were used. First, observation method was used to record traffic pattern and user behavior. Second, twenty undergraduates and twelve graduates were interviewed regarding the use and recognition of the information commons and the library. The results of the study show that the traffic patterns were different between undergraduate students and graduate students; the location and structure of facilities influences their movement and behaviors; and the recognition of information commons tends to affect the perception of the entire library. The findings may help librarians improve and plan for library spaces to meet user demands.