Information seeking behavior: A study of Students, Research Scholars and faculty in schools of Management and Business Studies in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi

Abstract

The present study tries to explore information seeking behavior among post graduate management students, research scholars and faculty related to their process of inquiry and academic activities. Self-structured questionnaire was distributed among 700 students, research scholars and faculty representing universities in Delhi, namely GGS IP University, Jamia Millia Islamia , University of Delhi, IILM College of Management Studies, Asia-Pacific Institute of Management and FORE School Of Management in the NCT of Delhi. However, only 580 subjects returned the duly filled in questionnaires. Post graduate management students (MBA) often begin with a meeting with professors who provide direction, recommend and provide resources. Other students help to shape students' research activities, and university library personnel provide guidance in finding resources. The Internet plays a major role, although students continue to use print resources. Convenience, lack of sophistication in finding and using resources and course requirements affect their information behavior. Findings vary across universities. Academic libraries can influence students' information behavior by re-evaluating their instructional programmes and provision of resources and services. They can take a lead by working with academic staff to guide post graduate students, research scholars and faculty.

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