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Information Seeking Behaviour of Students in Autonomous Engineering Institutions in Coimbatore Region: A Study

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  • Geetha A.

    (Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science KG College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)., Coimbatore)

  • Dr. Ganapathy K

    (Research Supervisor, Department of Library and Information Science KG College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)., Coimbatore)

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The major purpose of the study was to examine the various attitudes and behavior in seeking information from engineering college libraries by the students. The study adopted a survey design and data was collected using a self-structured questionnaire tool administered to 250 respondents studying in their 3rdand 4th year are randomly selected from 10 different Autonomous Engineering Colleges in and around Coimbatore zone of which 200 (80%) of students responded with duly filled in questionnaire feedback. Analysis shows that students have been shown more affection to formal print collection as well as electronic resources with the internet has given more preference. Impact of ICT has made electronic print media more popular among users. This study closely examines several aspects of library use, including frequency of visiting the library, satisfaction of students in getting library services and facilities. The respondents mostly use the Chrome web browser to Access flexible e – resources from online databases such as Google Scholar, IEEE /ACM and ASME with a primary support of library staff. Most of the respondents have an opinion of satisfaction with the existing services and facilities provided by their libraries.

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  • Geetha A. & Dr. Ganapathy K, 2025. "Information Seeking Behaviour of Students in Autonomous Engineering Institutions in Coimbatore Region: A Study," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(5), pages 523-530, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:5:p:523-530
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