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Journal of Library Science and Information Management

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Research Article

A CASE STUDY ON EVOLVING STUDY BEHAVIORS AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA

Authors & Affiliations
Folasade Adeyemi Olabisi
Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: November 5, 2024
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2024)
Article ID: 226
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Abstract

This study examines the evolving study behaviors of students within the context of academic libraries. Modern students exhibit a wide range of behaviors while studying, including listening to music on their cell phones, watching films, playing games, chatting with friends, eating and drinking, and even engaging in flirtatious behaviors, all within the confines of the library. This shift in study habits raises questions about how academic libraries can adapt to this new trend while continuing to provide effective and efficient library services to their community. As students increasingly engage in non-traditional study activities in the library, the primary concern is whether these behaviors impact their ability to engage in meaningful study. In other words, can students maintain academic productivity while indulging in these diverse activities? This study delves into the various study behaviors exhibited by students and explores their implications for academic library management. In the modern era, academic libraries have traditionally been tasked with two crucial functions: supporting the curriculum of the educational institution and facilitating the research of both faculty and students. Therefore, it becomes imperative for academic libraries to understand and adapt to the changing study behaviors of their users. This research aims to shed light on the strategies that libraries can employ to meet the evolving needs of their patrons

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