Information-Seeking Behaviour and Library Usage Patterns of the Faculty Members of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU): A Case Study
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Information- Seeking Behaviour, Library Usage Patterns, Print resources, Technology-based facilities, Rajiv Gandhi University , RGU, Arunachal PradeshAbstract
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The main objective of the present study is to assess and evaluate the information seeking behaviour and library usage patterns of the faculty members of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Data for the study were collected using both questionnaire and survey methods. The study reveals that a majority of faculty members visit the library irregularly. Most of them primarily use the library for accessing print resources, followed by using technology-based facilities. The Study also indicates a clear performance for print resources over electronic resources among the respondents.
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