Using MUIC library by MUIC students.
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Issued Date
2007
Resource Type
Language
eng
Rights
Mahidol University
Suggested Citation
Papaporn Jongsomjit, Nuchjaree Chantorn, Daorung Seevoi (2007). Using MUIC library by MUIC students.. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/35018
Title
Using MUIC library by MUIC students.
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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of studying on the feature of how MUIC students use this facility,
exploring their attitudes towards the management and the services offered, seeking their
suggestions of any additional services and comments. Methods: 400 packs of questionnaire
were distributed as a tool in collecting data from students. 270 were returned which was equal
to 67.50 %. Then, all returned packs were carefully analyzed by applying with related
statistical methods. Then, the statistical data was processed by SPSS/PC+. Finally, frequency,
percentage, median and standard deviation were calculated. Results: According to this study,
most users are the second year female students of BBA program with the frequency of visiting
library 2-3 times per week. From noon - 2 pm. - block is the peak hour of using library. The
first reason of attending library is to borrow and return books and other materials. The second
is to use library as a working station. The third and the last is using computers. In terms of
materials used in the library, books and electronic resources have been ranked as the most and
the second respectively. Students mentioned that the most frequent approach in retrieving
information was using Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). Enquiring from library staff
came as the as second. According to the frequent activities done at the library, borrowing and
returning books and other materials is the most frequent activity. Using computers and
printers is average. However, using Mahidol Library Book Mobile is the least. Furthermore,
most students are not familiar with the library’s website since they were not informed.
Students completely satisfy with the relaxing and friendly ambience, services, and the
assistance of the staff library. However, in terms of information technology used in the library
was remarked as average. Fairly satisfactory was labeled for the current service hour.
However, the additional hour should be given during the exam period. In terms of additional
services and facilities, most students ranked as follows, computer sets, space expansion,
diversity of books and materials, separate individual and group study room, and service hour’s
expansion. Additional problems and comments mentioned by the users are as follows, in
terms of books and materials; they are limited, obsolete, and inadequate. This applies to
computers as well. Reading zone is limited and provided only during the exam period. Noise
is another obstacle mentioned. Conclusion: In conclusion, all of the findings from this
research should be taken into account before the next year plan begins. MUIC Library will
play an important role towards the growth of the college. Moreover, it will surely serve as a
tool in pushing back the frontier of knowledge. All problems and any obstacles need to be
clarified and fixed as soon as possible.
Description
Research Seminar on Research for MUIC Development, Mahidol University International College, Thailand. January 19, 2007