Information Access Pattern of Target Users in the Engineering Management Institutions
Gajender Singh, Researcher, Sanjiv Kadyan
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/ijis/2022/14/1/6-19
Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v14n1/ijisv14n1_2.pdf
Abstract:
Purpose: For two decades, the library has been switched over to printed format into the electronic mode with the application of information technology in the libraries immensely in India, specifically in engineering and management institutions. Presently, e-resources and e-service have played a significant role in the libraries. The current research study evaluates the information-seeking behavior of faculty members and the students towards provided library information resources and services in Haryanaâ€™s selected management and engineering institutions. The study is a prerequisite for improving information resources and services used for optimum level and plans as per prospects.

Methodology: The researcher has distributed 660 questionnaires among faculty members, PG and UG students of NIT, Kurukshetra and GJU, Hisar engineering and management institute libraries.

Findings: It was found that the majority of users were overall satisfied with available printed and ICT-based library information sources and services. The study also found that some of the library information sources and services were not fully utilized by the faculty members and the students. Furthermore, it is also suggested that the library needs to focus on optimum utilization of the available ICT based resources and services.