Students' Perception of the Impact of User Education on the Use of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience

Authors

Mahdi Mohammadi, Islamic Azad University, Qom Branch, Qom, IranFollow
Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, IranFollow
Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh, Islamic Azad University, Qom Branch, Qom, IranFollow

Date of this Version

August 2008

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This research examines students' familiarity with reference resources as well as the necessity of providing user education based on students' point of view. A sample of 351 students were given a questionnaire of 22 questions. Findings show that students find user education necessary and beneficial, and that students would like to see expert and professional librarians in the reference department.