Efektifitas Penggunaan Bahan Digital Bagi Mahasiswa dalam Penelitian Skripsi di Perpustakaan Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This research was conducted at the Library of Universitas Negeri Medan to examine the effectiveness of digital materials for students in conducting their thesis research. This research was a descriptive quantitative study. The population in this study consisted of all undergraduate students from 7 faculties registered at the Library of Universitas Negeri Medan, totaling 4,501 individuals. The sampling in this research was conducted using purposive sampling techniques. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error, resulting in a sample of 98 respondents. Data was collected through a literature review, questionnaires, and observation. The Guttman scale method was used to measure variables. Data interpretation was based on the percentage of respondents' answers. The research findings indicated that a significant majority of students (61.56%) strongly agreed with the usefulness indicator of digital materials for thesis research. Regarding the indicator of accuracy and objectivity in the use of digital materials for thesis research, most students (49.66%) strongly agreed that the availability of digital material data sources on the Unimed Library website was clear and reliable from the authors of scientific materials. For the scope indicator, the majority of students (49.66%) strongly agreed that the features on the Unimed Library website made it easier for students to search for digital materials. Concerning the cost-effectiveness indicator, a majority of students (53.36%) strongly agreed that the availability of digital materials ensured that the required data could be found quickly, with a higher guarantee of quantity and quality of information. Regarding the accountability indicator, a majority of students (51.06%) strongly agreed that librarians were responsible for providing clear information about using the library website to search for finding thesis materials digitally. Lastly, for the timeliness indicator, a majority of students (51.00%) strongly agreed that the search for digital materials was arranged alphabetically by researcher name, title, and subject, so it did not require a long time.