EVALUATION OF INFORMATION NEEDS AND BEHAVIOR OF SCHOLARS AND PROFESSORIATES IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENT IN DEVELOPING REGIONS OF THE WORLD

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this research is to evaluate information needs and behavior of scholars and professoriates in local environment in developing regions of the world Design/ Methodology/ Approach: The paper adopted conceptual approach. Concept of Information seeking, Information behavior for scholars, external environment factors, information needs of scholars, technological environment, literature, sources used by the professoriates and conclusion. Implication: If we look at some other characteristics of science, we see that it is a very social activity, that it requires a huge knowledge base, it provides constant need for information, it produces a fair deal of controversy. There are enormous differences between various disciplines. Originality/Value: In recent years we have seen intensive debates over the changes in scholarly practice caused by increased accessibility of digital resources and tools. This has caused an evident and rapid trend towards the development of different information behaviors by scholars, what information resources they are using, how and when.