Students’ Perception and Utilization of Social Media for Enhancing Academic Library Services

The rapid proliferation of social media (SM) has revolutionized information sharing and communication, yet its potential in academic libraries remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the usages and applications of social media platforms in the Dhaka University Library (DUL) to facilita...

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Main Authors: Md. Maidul Islam, Shadia Sultana, Sk. Mamun Mostofa
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha 2024-10-01
Series:Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Review
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Online Access:https://ejournal.undiksha.ac.id/index.php/IJERR/article/view/83633
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description The rapid proliferation of social media (SM) has revolutionized information sharing and communication, yet its potential in academic libraries remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the usages and applications of social media platforms in the Dhaka University Library (DUL) to facilitate student engagement and resource access. The research adopts a quantitative approach, distributing 200 printed questionnaires to DUL students for data collection. A total of 177 usable responses were analyzed, yielding an 88.5% response rate. Data were processed using IBM SPSS to derive insights. Findings reveal that most users actively share information through platforms such as Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Academia. While students acknowledge the benefits of SM in enhancing library services, there is limited awareness of its potential drawbacks. Recommendations were developed for students and library authorities to optimize SM usage, focusing on fostering sustainable research development and distance learning. The study highlights implications for policymakers, social media developers, and educators in promoting ethical and meaningful online interactions. These findings underscore the transformative role of SM in academic libraries and its potential to enrich the learning experience in a digital age.
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spelling doaj-art-53795360be2649d9a66bf2ad321e56862025-08-20T02:56:02ZengUniversitas Pendidikan GaneshaIndonesian Journal of Educational Research and Review2621-47922621-89842024-10-017310.23887/ijerr.v7i3.83633Students’ Perception and Utilization of Social Media for Enhancing Academic Library ServicesMd. Maidul Islam0Shadia Sultana1Sk. Mamun Mostofa2University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BangladeshBangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) Library, Dhaka, BangladeshUniversity of Dhaka, Dhaka, BangladeshThe rapid proliferation of social media (SM) has revolutionized information sharing and communication, yet its potential in academic libraries remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the usages and applications of social media platforms in the Dhaka University Library (DUL) to facilitate student engagement and resource access. The research adopts a quantitative approach, distributing 200 printed questionnaires to DUL students for data collection. A total of 177 usable responses were analyzed, yielding an 88.5% response rate. Data were processed using IBM SPSS to derive insights. Findings reveal that most users actively share information through platforms such as Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Academia. While students acknowledge the benefits of SM in enhancing library services, there is limited awareness of its potential drawbacks. Recommendations were developed for students and library authorities to optimize SM usage, focusing on fostering sustainable research development and distance learning. The study highlights implications for policymakers, social media developers, and educators in promoting ethical and meaningful online interactions. These findings underscore the transformative role of SM in academic libraries and its potential to enrich the learning experience in a digital age. https://ejournal.undiksha.ac.id/index.php/IJERR/article/view/83633Social MediaSustainable Research DevelopmentDistance LearningOnline Interactions
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Sustainable Research Development
Distance Learning
Online Interactions
title Students’ Perception and Utilization of Social Media for Enhancing Academic Library Services
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title_short Students’ Perception and Utilization of Social Media for Enhancing Academic Library Services
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Sustainable Research Development
Distance Learning
Online Interactions
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