Information Needs and Use Pattern of Disadvantaged Communities: A Case Study

Authors

Mahendra Kumar Seth, Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Bhubaneswar, IndiaFollow
Baman Parida, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar, IndiaFollow

Date of this Version

10-4-2006

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This article highlights the changing information needs in India and its importance to disadvantaged communities (specially historically disadvantaged Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe: students, scholars and faculties) especially in the state of Orissa. The role of academic libraries, departments of education and the Government of Orissa (India) are also explored.