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Information needs and seeking behavior of medical researchers in Pakistan: A survey
... Pareek & Rana (2013) believe that PLWHA must understand the tasks or problems necessitating information seeking. Azhar, Khalid & Arif (2012) claimed that the paths of information seeking involve the exploration of the relevant procedures to access information. Marchionini and White (2008) opine that PLWHA risk practices information-seeking process consists of recognizing a need for information, accepting the challenge to take action to fulfill the need, formulating the problem, expressing the information need in a search system, examination of the results, reformulation of the problem and its expression, and use of the results. ...
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) need to seek information on set of all-encompassing phenomenon which include information on medical and social packages, medication adherence, indicators of improvement, death and well-being among others. But more importantly, they need to seek information about risk practises to reduce the spread of this virus because they are the main reservoir of the HIV virus and main source of transmission. This work explored the common available sources of information seeking processes to PLWHA and some risk reduction topics. The study adopted a survey research design which was conducted among PLWHA attending outpatient departments from four tertiary health institutions South-West, Nigeria. The population of study was 24,455.The sample size was 452 chosen using critical incidents Technique. Questionnaire was used as data collection tools. 88% (397) was retrieved and analysed using SPSS 23version. The study found out a negative correlation (r = -.173, p<0.05)) between information seeking and risk practices. The study recommended the need to upgrade the knowledge of PLWHA about their sexual debuts and means of doing this.
Cette étude examine comment les étudiants au doctorat en médecine s’y prennent pour trouver l’information dont ils ont besoin dans le cadre de la réalisation de leur thèse. Un questionnaire et des entrevues semi-dirigées ont été utilisés comme instruments de collecte de données auprès d’étudiants au doctorat en médecine de l’Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé au Burkina Faso. L’analyse des résultats montre que les sources numériques sont plus utilisées que les sources imprimées. Les barrières les plus importantes auxquelles les étudiants se heurtent sont : les coûts directs pour accéder à l’information, c’est-à-dire les frais pour commander des articles scientifiques (barrières économiques); les délestages, l’instabilité de la connexion Internet et les ressources limitées des bibliothèques universitaires (barrières environnementales); les contraintes de temps (barrières situationnelles); la rareté de la documentation scientifique médicale en langue française et en contexte africain (barrières liées aux caractéristiques des sources). Nos résultats montrent cependant que les étudiants font preuve de débrouillardise et de créativité pour trouver des stratégies et surmonter certaines de ces barrières.
Purpose: This study investigated the information needs and seeking behaviour, hurdles to information seeking of Post Graduate students of Kohat University of Science and Technology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It focused on the information requirements of the Post Graduate students of the university, the pattern they use for seeking information, the difficulties they faced during seeking information. Design/Methodology/approach: This study used a quantitative approach, adapting a survey questionnaire method for data collection. The population of this study was composed of M.Phil. and PhD students of 2019 and 2020 in the faculties of Physical and Numerical Sciences, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Social Sciences of KUST. The sample size was 260. Students were selected randomly. The study response rate was 77% and data were analyzed through SPSS (22 version). Key findings: The study revealed that Most students' information needs were for study and research activities, new knowledge, and for career development. To fulfil these needs, the scholars use various sources and resources. The sources they used for information needs were Journal Articles, Textbooks, and Research Projects commonly. For the information-seeking purpose, often, students preferred books that have some importance. The other factors that played an essential role in selecting material were topical relevance, Novelty, Recommended by colleagues, and publisher’s reputation. Most of the students thought that Book Exhibitions, Open Access systems in the Library, and the Display of new arrivals could enhance the students' information-seeking. The main problems during seeking information were faced by them were shortage of printed information resources. Overall they wanted more facilities, enhancement in the library collection and better services. Delimitations of the study: This study has not included 1) BS and M.Sc. Students of KUST; 2) The colleges and institutions affiliated with KUST; 3) This study was delimited only to the Post Graduate students of KUST. Practical implication(s): The findings of the study motivate the policy makers, authorities of KUST to restructure the information literacy programs to fulfil the scholars’ information needs. It may inform the policy makers to know the difficulties faced by scholars during information seeking. Contribution to the knowledge: No significant work has been done on the students' Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour at KUST. The Study analyzed the Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Post Graduate students. It brought a clear picture of information needs and seeking behaviour of scholars and addressed the problems faced by them during seeking process.
Background and Aim: The number of medical institutions is growing along with the development of the healthcare sector in the Pakistan. Similarly, the library and information science (LIS) professionals are rendering their valuable services in the teaching/learning process, research support and patient care in these institutions/organizations. The purpose of this study is to assess the publications' output in the area of medical librarianship in Pakistan.
This paper presents a historical overview of distinct phases of the philosophy of librarianship through ages. It is divided into four periods including: (a) early period before 1500, showing conservative role of librarian, (b) early modern period during 1500 to 1900, examining his struggling role as bridge maker between information and users, (c) twentieth century, identifying his user-focused role for information dissemination, and (d) the contemporary age, exploring an interactive and collaborative role of librarian and users for knowledge organization and management. The paper is based on the literature and explores the significant shift in the philosophy of librarianship. The passive role of librarian as a custodian and conservator of knowledge in the past has been shifted towards more active role as a mediator and disseminator of knowledge. The paper shows an active contribution and sharing of knowledge by librarians and users of Web 2.0 technologies; and concludes a paradigm shift in the philosophy of librarianship.
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