Information Seeking Behaviour of Journalists in Print and Electronic Media (Newspaper) in Karnataka State: A Study

Authors

  • N Parvathamma Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi - 585106, Karnataka, India
  • Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi - 585106, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Information seeking, Journalists, Print media, Electronic media, Karnataka

Abstract

Journalists search, access, and make use of a variety of information sources, both in print and electronic media.  Journalists have been increasingly reliant on internet tools in recent years. An attempt has been made through the  study to identify the information-seeking behaviour of journalist working in 39 newspapers at the national, state, as  well as regional levels. A total of 610 respondents have responded to the questionnaire. The data shows that  approximately 60% of the respondents are below 35 years. The study witnessed that more than 30% of respondents  opined that the information required about all areas is of utmost significance whereas more than 50% of respondents  felt that the information is required at the level of moderate significance related to all areas. The study also  recommends increasing the number of staff for the maintenance of the newspaper libraries. The study also suggested  improving the physical facilities in newspaper libraries as well as staff training is required. 

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Published

2022-12-15

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2022): Library Progress(International) (Jul-Dec) 2022

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Information Seeking Behaviour of Journalists in Print and Electronic Media (Newspaper) in Karnataka State: A Study . (2022). Library Progress (International), 42(2), 395–411. https://doi.org/10.48165/