
Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)
Information Gathering Habits of Engineering College Students in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A Study
Author : S. Rajendraprasath and C. MuthusamyVolume 3 No.1 January-June 2013 pp 29-32
Abstract
Information is the very basis of human existence. Information is essential element for the progress of higher education. The main aim of this study was to find out the information gathering habits of students from different disciplines of Velammal Engineering College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A well-structured questionnaire was circulated to collect the needed information from 9 Undergraduate engineering branches. This study examines several aspects of library use, including frequency of visiting the library, satisfaction with library hours, library collection and level of user satisfaction from library services, and cover the use of reference sources in the library. The study was conducted through survey by distributing questionnaires among 270 students and 91% of students responded
Keywords
Engineering College Students, Information Gathering Habits, Information Sources, User Study