Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management, Mizoram University

A Study

Abstract

Study analyses information seeking behaviour of post graduate students of School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management of Mizoram University, Aizawl. The research data collected from 100 post graduate students; tabulated and analyzed using MS-Excel. The data are analyzed to identify the information needs and use of the students and determine the adequacy of the library resources and services. The semi-structured questionnaire has been distributed to post graduate students and recollected filled in questionnaires after few days of time. Analysis of the questionnaires inference that student visits the library when they felt an urgent need for fulfilling their course requirement. Further, students visit library till their requirement and prefer if the library is having a rich collection. Moreover, they face time constraints for the library visit and interested in text books only. Based on findings and conclusions, some suitable suggestions have been given for improvement of library services.