Understanding Information Needs Of Engineering College Students: A Study With Special Reference To Erode District, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The Study Investigates The Information Needs Of Engineering College Students In Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It Examines Students' Information Needs. A Descriptive Survey Method Is Adopted Using A Structured Questionnaire Administered To Undergraduate Final Year Engineering Students From Selected Engineering Colleges In Erode District, Tamilnadu. A Standard Questioner Was Prepared, Pre-tested And Used For Collection Of Primary Data. Statistical Techniques Such As Percentage Analysis, T-test, ANOVA, Are Proposed For Data Analysis. 250 Samples Used For This Study In Various Branches Of Engineering Courses In Erode District Engineering Colleges. The Findings Are Expected To Assist Academic Libraries In Strengthening Information Literacy Programmes, Improving Digital Library Services, And Enhancing Access To Scholarly Information Resources. The Study Also Offers Recommendations For Improving Engineering Students' Information Competencies In The Era Of Digital Learning.

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