Information Use Pattern of Faculty of Pharmacy Colleges in Chennai: A Study

Authors

  • J. Selvamani Central Library, The T.N.Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai - 600 032, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2012.2.2.364

Keywords:

Information Use Pattern, Pharmacy Colleges

Abstract

This study investigated information use pattern of Faculty of Pharmacy colleges in Chennai. This study is based on survey method through questionnaire. Respondents were collected from nine pharmacy colleges, in Chennai. A total of 180 questionnaires were distributed and out of which 120 responded. It is concluded that advanced training for faculties at different levels should be started. The pharmacy educational institutions should provide new innovative document delivery services and better facilities to satisfy the needs of their pharmacy faculties in the electronic environment.

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05-11-2012

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Selvamani , J. (2012). Information Use Pattern of Faculty of Pharmacy Colleges in Chennai: A Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2(2), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2012.2.2.364

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012): July-December 2012

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