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Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)

Editor Dr.K.S. Shivraj
Print ISSN : 2231-6094
Frequency : Quarterly

Information Literacy Competency among Students of Kittur Rani Chennamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi (Belagavi), Karnataka: A Study

Author : K. N. Hemavathi and M. Chandrashekara
Volume 9 No.2 April-June 2019 pp 53-57

Abstract

The present study was carried out to explore the Information Literacy Competency (ILC) among students of Kittur Rani Chennamma College of Horticulture Arabhavi, Belagavi. Data was collected through questionnaire method. The tabulation and analysis was done based on the necessary statistical tools. Results of the study revealed that all the respondents need information for the study, to prepare seminars, assignments and notes. For location of information in the library they search on OPAC / Web OPAC and seek the assistance from the library staff. Majority of them use search engines and using simple search keywords. The respondents suggested incorporating the information literacy programmes in their curriculum. Majority of them suggested conducting information literacy programmes on use of information resources.

Keywords

Literacy Competency, Horticulture, Information Resources

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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.

The present study was carried out to explore the Information Literacy Competency (ILC) among students of Kittur Rani Chennamma College of Horticulture Arabhavi, Belagavi. Data was collected through questionnaire method. The tabulation and analysis was done based on the necessary statistical tools. Results of the study revealed that all the respondents need information for the study, to prepare seminars, assignments and notes. For location of information in the library they search on OPAC / Web OPAC and seek the assistance from the library staff. Majority of them use search engines and using simple search keywords. The respondents suggested incorporating the information literacy programmes in their curriculum. Majority of them suggested conducting information literacy programmes on use of information resources.

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DLIS, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Department of Library and Information Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, India
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Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Khartoum, Sudan
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Prof. R N Mishra
DLIS, Mizoram University, Aizawl
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Department of Library, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates
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Department of Library and Information Science, University of Karachi, Karachi
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Department of library and Information Science, Tai Solarin University, Nigeria
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    DLIS, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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    Department of Library and Information Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, India
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    Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Khartoum, Sudan
    [email protected]
    Prof. R N Mishra
    DLIS, Mizoram University, Aizawl
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    Dr. Mahammad Gulam Ghouse Pasha
    Department of Library, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates
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    Dr. Munira Nasreen Ansari
    Department of Library and Information Science, University of Karachi, Karachi
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    Dr. Niran Adetoro
    Department of library and Information Science, Tai Solarin University, Nigeria
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    Department of Library, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
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