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

October 2006

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.