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The myth of the "net-generation" 'Google Generation' is a myth, says new research
New report reveals the information needs of the researchers and learners of
the future
16th January, 2008. A new report, commissioned by JISC and the British
Library, counters the common assumption that the 'Google Generation' - young
people born or brought up in the Internet age - is the most adept at using
the web. The report by the CIBER research team at University College London
claims that, although young people demonstrate an ease and familiarity with
computers, they rely on the most basic search tools and do not possess the
critical and analytical skills to asses the information that they find on
the web.
The report 'Information Behaviour of the Researcher of the Future' also
shows that research-behaviour traits that are commonly associated with
younger users - impatience in search and navigation, and zero tolerance for
any delay in satisfying their information needs - are now the norm for all
age-groups, from younger pupils and undergraduates through to professors.
The study calls for libraries to respond urgently to the changing needs of
researchers and other users and to understand the new means of searching and
navigating information. Learning what researchers want and need is crucial
if libraries are not to become obsolete, the report warns.
The findings also send a stark message to government - that young people are
dangerously lacking information skills. Well-funded information literacy
programmes are needed, it continues, if the UK is to remain as a leading
knowledge economy with a strongly-skilled next generation of researchers.
Dame Lynne Brindley DBE, Chief Executive of the British Library, said of the
report findings: "Libraries have to accept that the future is now. At the
British Library we have adopted the 'Wiki' view and the 'Beta' mindset. We
have seized many of the opportunities new technology offers to inspire our
users to learn, discover and innovate. However, we must do more and welcome
the report findings, particularly the need to equip users of all age-groups
with wider information and digital literacy skills."
Dr Malcolm Read, Executive Secretary of JISC, welcomed the publication of
the report, saying: "These findings add to our growing understanding of
subjects that should concern all who work in further and higher education -
the changing needs of our students and researchers and how libraries can
meet their needs. We hope that this report will encourage debate around
these important questions. We hope it will also serve to remind us all that
students and researchers will continue to need the appropriate skills and
training to help navigate an increasingly diverse and complex information
landscape."
For further information, please go to: www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/resourcediscovery/googlegen.aspx
Or contact Philip Pothen on 07887 564 006 or p.pothen@jisc.ac.uk
Story on the phenomenon of Facebook - http://www3.open.ac.uk/media/fullstory.aspx?id=12609
Critical views on Social Networking and Web 2.0 weariness: http://lnx-otecexp-009v.ou.nl/wg/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/13/end-of-web-20-is-on-the-walls/
Dangers of Web 2.0: http://lnx-otecexp-009v.ou.nl/wg/wordpress/index.php/2007/12/17/web-20-dangers/
New report reveals the information needs of the researchers and learners of
the future
16th January, 2008. A new report, commissioned by JISC and the British
Library, counters the common assumption that the 'Google Generation' - young
people born or brought up in the Internet age - is the most adept at using
the web. The report by the CIBER research team at University College London
claims that, although young people demonstrate an ease and familiarity with
computers, they rely on the most basic search tools and do not possess the
critical and analytical skills to asses the information that they find on
the web.
The report 'Information Behaviour of the Researcher of the Future' also
shows that research-behaviour traits that are commonly associated with
younger users - impatience in search and navigation, and zero tolerance for
any delay in satisfying their information needs - are now the norm for all
age-groups, from younger pupils and undergraduates through to professors.
The study calls for libraries to respond urgently to the changing needs of
researchers and other users and to understand the new means of searching and
navigating information. Learning what researchers want and need is crucial
if libraries are not to become obsolete, the report warns.
The findings also send a stark message to government - that young people are
dangerously lacking information skills. Well-funded information literacy
programmes are needed, it continues, if the UK is to remain as a leading
knowledge economy with a strongly-skilled next generation of researchers.
Dame Lynne Brindley DBE, Chief Executive of the British Library, said of the
report findings: "Libraries have to accept that the future is now. At the
British Library we have adopted the 'Wiki' view and the 'Beta' mindset. We
have seized many of the opportunities new technology offers to inspire our
users to learn, discover and innovate. However, we must do more and welcome
the report findings, particularly the need to equip users of all age-groups
with wider information and digital literacy skills."
Dr Malcolm Read, Executive Secretary of JISC, welcomed the publication of
the report, saying: "These findings add to our growing understanding of
subjects that should concern all who work in further and higher education -
the changing needs of our students and researchers and how libraries can
meet their needs. We hope that this report will encourage debate around
these important questions. We hope it will also serve to remind us all that
students and researchers will continue to need the appropriate skills and
training to help navigate an increasingly diverse and complex information
landscape."
For further information, please go to: www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/resourcediscovery/googlegen.aspx
Or contact Philip Pothen on 07887 564 006 or p.pothen@jisc.ac.uk
Story on the phenomenon of Facebook - http://www3.open.ac.uk/media/fullstory.aspx?id=12609
Critical views on Social Networking and Web 2.0 weariness: http://lnx-otecexp-009v.ou.nl/wg/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/13/end-of-web-20-is-on-the-walls/
Dangers of Web 2.0: http://lnx-otecexp-009v.ou.nl/wg/wordpress/index.php/2007/12/17/web-20-dangers/
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