Information Seeking Manners of the Undergraduate Students: with special reference to Wayamba University Library Network (WULN)
- Author APMMDB Dayananda
- DOI 10.17605/O
- Country : Sri Lanka
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Keywords : Information need, information seeking behavior, library resources, library services, Wayamba University Library Network, WULN
Abstract
Information has become a living thing in 21st century. Information seeking patterns are consisted to be different among user groups. In the present study an effort is made to investigate the Information need and information seeking behavior of the undergraduate students of the Wayamba University Library Network (WULN). The survey was conducted of the undergraduate students to know the answer of questions such as collections of libraries, overall effectiveness of the library, organization of the materials, services of the library, library staff, use of internet, search engines, web browsers, information sources, need of information and purpose of information etc.
The survey was conducted by using self-structured questionnaires with close and open-ended questions. Final year students (100) were selected as the sample for the study from the WULN and the responded rate was 88%. Considering the reasons for information seeking 59% mentioned as education and research purpose. Most of them stated that text books are the best source for seeking information. Majority of the respondents revealed that browse the internet is best method for seeking information. The usage of internet was 100. Interestingly, 70% users agreed that e-journals are the best source of information but interestingly majority of the users 89% felt that electronic form is convenient. There are good percentages of users 59% who are satisfied with the services of the library but others wished for improvements. The study recommends orientation programmes for students to make awareness of e-resource and better utilization of the library services; it is also recommended that library should join some consortium for more resources and services.
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