Author(s): Babita Pattanaik | Bibhuti Bhusan Pattanaik
Journal: International Journal of Digital Library Services
ISSN 2250-1142
Volume: 1;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 10;
Date: 2011;
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Keywords: Internet | web searching | NOU | e-information | searching tool | information retrieval
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the internet searching habit and information-seeking behaviour of faculty members of science department of North Orissa University. This is based on the case study method. A structured questionnaire has been formulated and distributed among all the faculty members of science department at North Orissa University (NOU) in order to ascertain their web searching habit. The findings of such study would put light on the important data and insight into the current state of practices of faculties in the department and their understanding about information searching process on internet. The outcome and suggestions of the study would be beneficial for them to take appropriate measures to improve their web searching skills.
Journal: International Journal of Digital Library Services
ISSN 2250-1142
Volume: 1;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 10;
Date: 2011;
VIEW PDF
DOWNLOAD PDF Original pageKeywords: Internet | web searching | NOU | e-information | searching tool | information retrieval
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the internet searching habit and information-seeking behaviour of faculty members of science department of North Orissa University. This is based on the case study method. A structured questionnaire has been formulated and distributed among all the faculty members of science department at North Orissa University (NOU) in order to ascertain their web searching habit. The findings of such study would put light on the important data and insight into the current state of practices of faculties in the department and their understanding about information searching process on internet. The outcome and suggestions of the study would be beneficial for them to take appropriate measures to improve their web searching skills.
