Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS) a Multidisciplinary Library and Information Science Journal is a refereed Journal and publishes from India. This Journal encompasses all branches of Library and Information Sciences and its sub – disciplines like Library Management; Information Systems & Services, Information Processing & Retrieval; Information Sources & Services; Community Information System, Scientometrics & Informetrics, IR Theory, Knowledge Organization; Information processing & retrieval, Classification, Preservation & Conservation, Information Management,Library classification, Information sources, Systems and Services,Computer Application in Library; Digital Library; Information Systems; Bibliographic Control, etc.

All papers are peer-reviewed and newly selected panels of international referees have been appointed to ensure that review is done rapidly and to the highest standards. Special topics will provide accounts of research, written periodically at the invitation of the Editorial Board by Library Professionals under the direction of Editor-in-Chief.

Reviews the literature to identify the gaps and find a clear definition and context in which the term Health Information Seeking Behaviour (HISB) is used. A retrospective search of the literature was conducted using the CD-ROM databases such as LISA, Sociological Abstracts, Psychological Abstracts, Pubmed and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were selected for review. From the review, it is clear that most studies are from Western countries and conducted on disease-oriented groups. Though, some are from specific user groups, but very few studies are on general public’s health information