In this study, library, as a social institution, is examined on the base of communication theory. Social communication expresses the social dimension of the communication. There are some meaningful relationships between ...

Abstract Although Internet has become one of the indispensable media of our daily and professional life, it has also introduced several problems. These problems can be identified as the unscalable size of Internet, the ...

Abstract This paper is primarily concerned with self-efficacy in the context of information literacy. The focus is first on the concept of self-efficacy, followed by attainment of self-efficacy beliefs. Finally, findings ...

SUMMARY: Success is not simply based on the possession of necessary skills for performance, it requires the confidence to use these skills effectively. Self – efficacy refers to a belief in one’s ability to perform specific ...

This paper is mainly related to digital reference services. Evaluation of these services, their discrepancy from the traditional reference services, factors which cause their emergence, related technical and quantitative ...