Abstract This paper analysis the information needs and information seeking behaviour of the engineering and technology faculty members of selected engineering institution of erode district. Data were collected by using a questionnaire from 3 engineering colleges or institutes of Erode. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 250 faculty members, of whom 150 responded. This study investigates the information needs and Information seeking... This paper analysis the information needs and information seeking behaviour of the engineering and technology faculty members of selected engineering institution of erode district. Data were collected by using a questionnaire from 3 engineering colleges or institutes of Erode. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 250 faculty members, of whom 150 responded. This study investigates the information needs and Information seeking behaviour of engineering and technology faculty members at Erode. The purpose was to investigate the types of information sources used by the faculty members, their preferred information formats, the importance of and reasons for using certain information sources and the use of various formal, informal and electronic information sources. Read More Read Less

Abstract In this work we have addressed how a public major library was formed and structured by drawing an example of a major public library in South India. We have collected extensive data and interpreted it. Based on the findings we have suggested a few improvements.... In this work we have addressed how a public major library was formed and structured by drawing an example of a major public library in South India. We have collected extensive data and interpreted it. Based on the findings we have suggested a few improvements. Read More Read Less

Abstract The study investigated the ICT and its impact on library and information services. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of using ICT enabled library services, to assess to what extent users are utilized ICT based library services and facilities, various aspects of Internet usage, favourite search engines, and problems faced by... The study investigated the ICT and its impact on library and information services. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of using ICT enabled library services, to assess to what extent users are utilized ICT based library services and facilities, various aspects of Internet usage, favourite search engines, and problems faced by the users in using the ICT in libraries. The papers also determine the satisfaction level of users regarding library services, online database services and infrastructure facilities. Suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the library users of ICT Libraries in public library services all over India. Read More Read Less