Abstract
The study investigates the current state of information demands and the information-seeking behavior of Urdu literary students using digital technologies. Another purpose of the study was to determine the level of satisfaction with both the existing facilities and resources. A quantitative survey method of research is used to achieve the study’s objectives. Four major public universities of Lahore were the population. Containing the use of the convenience sample approach, data was obtained using a self-structured questionnaire with open-ended and closed-ended questions. Results show that Urdu literature students were not very familiar and comfortable with using research journals, research reports/theses, and reference works while finding information. There is a need to encourage students the use research journals, research reports/theses. The study focuses solely on Pakistani Urdu literature students. For generalizations, this survey should be reproduced on a larger scale. The findings of the research will contribute to knowledge about Urdu literature students’ information-seeking behavior at the university level in Pakistan, which may be beneficial to ultimately provide better services in the domain of Urdu literature. Universities and libraries need to provide more facilities and electronic resources for the Urdu language and literature students, keeping in mind their trends toward new technologies. University libraries should organize special training programs for literature students.
Highlights
One of the most widely spoken languages in south Asian subcontinent is Urdu, and its dominance as a language of learning is increasing all over the world
This study aimed to look at the current state of Urdu literature students’ information demands and searching behavior, with an emphasis on university library services and resources in digital paradigms
This study aimed to look into how Urdu literature students sought information and to determine whether there were any differences in how students and scholars used information sources
Summary
One of the most widely spoken languages in south Asian subcontinent is Urdu, and its dominance as a language of learning is increasing all over the world. Pakistan has adopted it as a national language. They have migrated from Pakistan to other countries like England, USA, Scandinavian, West Asian, and African countries (Sultana, 2015). Web researchers may collect enormous online texts of all types and sources due to technological gadgets with better storage capacity at a low cost. To capture and utilize the right wave at the right time, we need to learn mature information-seeking behavior in the right way
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