Study of Information Seeking Behavior and Library Use Pattern of Researchers in the Banasthali University
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study was undertaken to determine the information seeking behavior and library use by research scholars at the Banasthali University. The overall purpose of the study was to determine what their information requirements and also determine their awareness of library services available to them. The study collected data on the information requirements of researchers. Data were gathered from 100 researchers out of 150 through open and closed questionnaire. Findings indicate that guidance in the use of library resources and services is necessary to help researchers meet some of their information requirements. Keywords: Information seeking behavior; Library resources; e-resources; Inter-Library Loan (ILL); Documentary delivery.
Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
Authors: A.K. Pareek, Madan S. Rana
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W207633448