Information-Seeking Behaviour of B.Ed. Students in Indore Region College Libraries: An Empirical Study

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Mayuri Pawar,

  • Dr. Rakesh Khare,

  1. Research Scholar, RNTU University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  2. Guide Ph.D, RNTU University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The study titled “Information Seeking Behaviour of Users in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) College Libraries of the Indore Region: A Study” examines how students, faculty members, and research scholars locate, access, and utilize information resources within B.Ed. college libraries. Using a mixed-method research design, data was collected from 535 respondents through standardized questionnaires—distributed in both physical and digital formats—and supported by informal interviews and personal observations for deeper qualitative insight. Secondary data from books, journals, and official reports further strengthened the theoretical framework. To analyze the collected data, the study employs descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, utilizing tabulation, percentages, averages, bar graphs, and graphical representations prepared in Excel. Advanced statistical processing is conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 27 to identify behavioral patterns, preferences, satisfaction levels, and challenges faced by users. Tools such as t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis help reveal significant relationships within the dataset, while descriptive measures such as mean, median, and mode provide foundational insights. The study identifies the primary purposes for which users seek information, the strategies they adopt to locate sources, their preferred information resources, and their level of satisfaction with existing library facilities and services. It also highlights key barriers, including issues related to accessibility, technological limitations, and resource availability. The findings contribute valuable insights toward improving academic library services, enhancing information access, and fostering more user-centric learning environments in B.Ed. colleges across the Indore region.

Keywords: Information-seeking behaviour, B.Ed. college libraries, Indore region, information sources, user satisfaction, library services, information access challenges.

How to cite this article:
Mayuri Pawar, Dr. Rakesh Khare. Information-Seeking Behaviour of B.Ed. Students in Indore Region College Libraries: An Empirical Study. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2026; 16(01):-.
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Mayuri Pawar, Dr. Rakesh Khare. Information-Seeking Behaviour of B.Ed. Students in Indore Region College Libraries: An Empirical Study. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/osmj/article=2026/view=239668


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Volume 16
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Received 14/02/2026
Accepted 31/03/2026
Published 03/04/2026
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