Information Seeking Behaviour of Users of Dr B.R. Ambedkar NIT Central Library

  • Harmanpreet Singh DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology (DAVIET), Jalandhar-144 008 E-mail: spikersandhu@gmail.com
Keywords: NIT Central Library, internet, information seeking behaviour, library services

Abstract

This study examines the use of collections and services at Dr B.R. Ambedkar NIT Central Library, Jalandhar. Well-structured 196 questionnaires were distributed among NIT Central Library users during the academic session 2010-11, to find out information seeking behaviour of the users. Out of them, 178 filled questionnaires were received, and 170 (95.51 %) were found fit for analysis. This study demonstrates and elaborates various aspects of the use of collections and services, purpose of visit to the library by the user, adequacy of library hours, infrastructure facilities and use of internet information resources. The paper also identifies the levels of use of various services provided, access of online database services, database search techniques, and users’ awareness about different types of library network. It highlights satisfaction with overall functioning of the library. Suggestions have been given to make the collections and services more beneficial for the academic community of the technical institutes.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.4889

Published
2013-07-22
How to Cite
Singh, H. (2013). Information Seeking Behaviour of Users of Dr B.R. Ambedkar NIT Central Library. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 33(4). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.4.4889