Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Shamim Aktar Munshi; Md. Golam Mostafa; Md. Mahbubul Alam

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.1.11466

Shamim Aktar Munshi Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002
Md. Golam Mostafa Central Library, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Md. Mahbubul Alam Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.1.11466

Keywords: Education, Postgraduate students, Social networking sites, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study aims to find out the use of social networking sites (SNSs) for educational purposes among the postgraduate students at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. The study selects descriptive survey method and questionnaire tools for gathering the data. Findings of the study shows that students have a positive attitude towards the role of social networking sites for their academic purposes. Notably, the respondents mostly prefer Facebook which is the most preferable SNS among the others. Finding also demonstrates that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that SNSs help their educational field and it builds up a good relationship between their friends, family, educators, etc. This study reveals that respondents are strongly agreed that they get up-to-date information through SNSs and share their thoughts, information to the others. It is interesting to note that almost 90 per cent respondents strongly agreed that SNSs is an effective media which helps to make a platform where they can study collaboratively.

Author Biographies

Shamim Aktar Munshi, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002

Mr Shamim Aktar Munshi received his integrated MLISc and PGDLAN, from Pondicherry Central University, India. Currently working as a Senior Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He is a life member of IASLIC. He has presented a number of papers at various National and International conferences in India and Abroad.

Md. Golam Mostafa, Central Library, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Dr Md. Golam Mostafa received his Master’s in Library & Information Science from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and PhD in Library & Information Science from the University of Burdwan, India. Presently working as a Deputy Librarian of Rajshahi University Central Library, Bangladesh. He has authored & co-authored six books, edited two books and compiled four books and published ten articles.

Md. Mahbubul Alam, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Mr Md. Mahbubul Alam has completed his master’s in Information Science and Library Management from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Presently working as an Additional Librarian at the Central Library of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He has authored 5 articles in journals/conferences.