Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to ask how the academic library may better position
itself to assist with the demonstrated need for improved research ability in doctoral students …

The interest and demand for online terminal degrees across disciplines by professionals
wishing to conduct research and fulfill doctoral degree requirements at a distance is only …

Method. A survey questionnaire containing information literacy self-efficacy scale and some
demographic variables was personally administered to all the scientists at e Council. The …

The increase in online programs has been accompanied by the need for library instruction
and support for online students. Students enrolled in off-campus programs have to be able …

Website attributions were measured as one way of evaluating the efficacy of the “one-shot”
library session. Survey results indicated support for single session information literacy …

In recent decades the literature dealing with graduate students and library use, including
bibliographic instruction, information-seeking behavior, and information literacy has grown …

Praxis, in Marxist terms, refers to the process of applying theory through practice to develop
more informed theory and practice, specifically as it relates to social change. The …

This paper reports on a library instruction needs assessment conducted with incoming
doctoral students (n= 34) in two online programs in education. The differences in the prior …

In an attempt to gauge the effectiveness of their information literacy program, librarians at
Stephen F. Austin State University began comparing average course grades in course …

Academic librarians often provide information literacy support for specific courses or topics
in the form of research guides, one-shot training sessions, library orientations, or by …