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- Title
Reading Habits and Behavior of Information Professionals in the Digital Era.
- Authors
Naveed, Muhammad Asif; Ameen, Kanwal
- Abstract
This study aimed to investigate reading habits and behavior of information professionals in Pakistan. Data were collected from 117 respondents, selected through convenient sampling technique, using pre-tested questionnaire which was administered personally and via emails using social contacts of the researchers, friends and colleagues of friends. The results indicated that information professionals adopt mainly utilitarian and self-fulfillment approach towards reading. They are mainly engaged on internet surfing, watching television, reading and using social networking sites during their leisure time. Internet, newspapers, books, and magazines were ranked as the top sources of information acquisition. Majority of these respondents still prefer to read in print format than to read in electronic format. Over all, these respondents showed a positive attitude towards reading. The results provided useful insights into the reading habits and behavior of information professionals. It will also assist in developing useful directions, taking necessary measures for reading promotion, and designing information services not only in Pakistan but also in other countries around the globe especially in South Asia.
- Subjects
PAKISTAN; READING interests research; READING interests; INFORMATION professionals; LIBRARIANS; ELECTRONIC information resources
- Publication
Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal, 2015, Vol 46, Issue 3, p66
- ISSN
1994-3059
- Publication type
Article