A Survey on Information Need and Information Seeking Behavior of Library Users of NRN Memorial National Law Library

Authors

  • Mahesh A. Yaranal
     National Law School of India University, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore - 560 072, Karnataka
  • Ramesha
     Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560 056, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2016/v53i1/86765

Keywords:

Information Need, Information Seeking Behavior, Law Library Users, NRN Memorial Library, NLSIU.

Abstract

The present paper is based on a survey conducted on the information needs and information seeking behavior of library users of NRN Memorial National Law Library, National Law School of India University, Bangalore. The survey was conducted recently and the paper points out the changing information needs of the users. The usefulness of collection and services of the library and also examined the various types of collections and services are being used by the individual users of the national library. Identified the various infrastructure facilities are being provided by the library. Finally measures to be taken to make library services more effective and efficient.

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Published

2016-02-01

How to Cite

Yaranal, M. A., & Ramesha, . (2016). A Survey on Information Need and Information Seeking Behavior of Library Users of NRN Memorial National Law Library. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 53(1), 43–48. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2016/v53i1/86765

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Volume 53, Issue 1, February 2016

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Received 2016-01-27
Accepted 2016-01-27
Published 2016-02-01