Information Mediation Practices in Algerian Academic Libraries
This paper investigates information mediation practices in Algerian academic libraries, with a case study of Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Setif 2 University. It aims to explore librarians' understanding of information mediation concepts and principles, as well as the challenges and opportunities fo...
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| description | This paper investigates information mediation practices in Algerian academic libraries, with a case study of Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Setif 2 University. It aims to explore librarians' understanding of information mediation concepts and principles, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvement.
The study used the descriptive approach, surveying thirty librarians using a stratified sampling to ensure representation from both librarians (with direct user contact and those without). The survey instrument included of eight questions divided into two thematic sections, along with a section for personal data. Statistical analysis of the data reached a set of results, mainly related to the need of strengthen information mediation practices in academic libraries, focusing on connecting students to information and promoting digital literacy.
The study also revealed a variety of methods currently used in information mediation practices. The majority of librarians expressed a need for training in research methodologies, information retrieval, and information ethics. Librarians face several challenges, with the most prominent being understanding students' information needs and helping them bridge the digital and information literacy gap. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-58195d4e83534a8989b28bf9be451bf72025-08-20T03:02:02ZspaUniversidad de la RepúblicaInformatio2301-13782024-11-01292e205e20510.35643/Info.29.2.5472Information Mediation Practices in Algerian Academic LibrariesAbdelghani BendridiThis paper investigates information mediation practices in Algerian academic libraries, with a case study of Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Setif 2 University. It aims to explore librarians' understanding of information mediation concepts and principles, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvement. The study used the descriptive approach, surveying thirty librarians using a stratified sampling to ensure representation from both librarians (with direct user contact and those without). The survey instrument included of eight questions divided into two thematic sections, along with a section for personal data. Statistical analysis of the data reached a set of results, mainly related to the need of strengthen information mediation practices in academic libraries, focusing on connecting students to information and promoting digital literacy. The study also revealed a variety of methods currently used in information mediation practices. The majority of librarians expressed a need for training in research methodologies, information retrieval, and information ethics. Librarians face several challenges, with the most prominent being understanding students' information needs and helping them bridge the digital and information literacy gap.https://informatio.fic.edu.uy/index.php/informatio/article/view/472information mediationmediation practiceslibrariansacademic libraryalgeria |
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