Information Seeking Behaviour of Teachers and Students of Managment Science in Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

Abstract

The Study attempts to gather the information seeking habits and behavior of teachers and students of management Science in Chhattisgarh, to identify the information sources used by teachers and students and to ascertain the problems faced in using the school library. The questionnaire survey method used in the study reveals that informal channels are more frequently used for information gathering. Books are used more than other types of information resources, both by teachers and students of Management. Journals are preferred for formal source of information while preparing course/teaching materials. The study focuses on how teachers and students utilize the various resources available in the library for enabling the teaching learning process. The findings of the survey are summarized and implications for libraries are discussed.