Information Seeking Behaviour of Grama Panchayath Library Users: A Study

Abstract

The current survey examines the information needs and seeking habits of Dhornahala Grama Panchayath, Tarikere Taluk, Chikamagalur District, and Grama Panchayath library patrons. The researcher performed a survey using a structured questionnaire to determine the reason for seeking information and the preferred information source. Purposive sampling was used to choose 150 library patrons as a sample in order to get the necessary data. Two hundred and forty-two of the 150 questionnaires were completed by locals who visited the Grama Panchayath library. It was therefore discovered that male respondents use the local library more frequently than female respondents. According to the study, the majority of respondents are required for information about jobs and recruitment, general knowledge and news updates (92.96%), and education (84.51%).