Philippine E-Journals

PURPOSES IN USING TABLET (IPAD) IN UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS LIBRARIES: A SURVEY REPORT

John Lloyd Canillas | Beverly B. Chapichap | Joven D. Dongga-as | Yvonnie C. Guzman

 

Abstract:

The research aims to determine the purpose/s of the students in using tablet (iPad) as well as to compare the purpose/s of the students in using the tablet per trimester for the SY 2016-2017. It also aims to add to the limited research about the emerging role of tablets in libraries. To know the purpose of students’ tablet use in the UC Libraries, a survey was conducted. Convenience sampling was used to select the respondents of the study, that is, students from Senior High School grade 11 and undergraduate students from first year to fourth year enrolled during the SY 2016-2017 at the University of the Cordilleras. The findings show a consistent result for the major and minor purpose of students in using the tablet. The major purpose of the students in using the tablet are use of search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) for research, use for social media, use for dictionary or encyclopedia, and to watch videos. Minor purposes, on the other hand, include to check weather, read or write blogs, and to read or edit documents. The results of the study provide areas where the library can improve in terms of advertising features and services tablets can offer to its consumers. It provides valuable data on what the library has to improve on its services such as its current awareness services and connectivity (Wi-Fi).