期刊名称:DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
电子版ISSN:0976-4658
出版年度:2017
卷号:37
期号:5
页码:372-376
DOI:10.14429/djlit.37.5.10749
语种:English
出版社:DESIDOC, Ministry of Defence, India
摘要:Determining use patterns and information seeking behaviour of users is consequential to enhance library collections, facilities, and services. This paper tends to investigate information seeking behaviour and use pattern of students on quality of procured information in National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India. Survey research method is adopted for the study. Analysis of data is done through percentage count. It is found that 70 per cent are aware about the e-journals and databases. The result indicated that both print and electronic e-journals are highly preferred by students but access them in other places then departmental library and 32.22 per cent respondents spent time more than hours for internet access. The study will be useful for the academic librarians in improving the shortcomings of their institutes and will procure the required e-journals for their Institutes.
关键词:Library science; User studies;Information seeking behavior; Use pattern; Information needs; E-journals; National Institute of Technology