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What is Smartphone Impact

Handbook of Research on Digital Devices for Inclusivity and Engagement in Libraries
In this study refers to massive change bought about in the lives of people using mobile phones through advancement in science and technology.
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Utilization of Smartphones for Retrieving Research Information Resources in Libraries by Undergraduates
Jane Igie Aba (Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria) and Theresa Osasu Makinde (Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9034-7.ch017
Abstract
This chapter examined the utilization of smart phones for retrieving research information resources in libraries by undergraduates. The study covers awareness, utilization, benefits, effects, and constraints that affect smart phones for retrieving research information resources by undergraduates. These concepts generally implied that awareness facilitates interest for use. It was concluded that smartphones were used by undergraduate students to retrieve research information resources, and this had positive impact on research out of students will produce positive impact on academic performance of students. It was recommended among others that efforts should be made by the university to inculcate mobile teaching and learning curriculum in to the school syllabuses at the various levels, and library staff, lecturers, and university staff generally should be sensitized and trained in the use of mobile devices for teaching and learning.
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