Volume : 2, Issue : 9, September - 2013

Information Seeking Behaviour and Library Use Pattern of Biotechnology Researchers in the Bharathidasan University in Tamilnadu

B. Subramanian, Dr. S. Jayaraman

Abstract :

This study was undertaken to determine the information seeking behavior and liary use by research scholars at the Bharathidasan University. The overall purpose of the study was to determine what their information requirements and also determine their awareness of liary services available to them. The study collected data on the information requirements of researchers. Data were gathered from 100 researchers through open and closed questionnaire. Findings indicate that guidance in the use of liary resources and services is necessary to help researchers meet some of their information requirements.