Search Patterns and Information Literacy Competencies among Engineering College Faculty Members in Bengaluru City
Author(s): Girijamba B M & Mallinath Kumbar
Abstract: The present study examined the information literacy skills, competencies, and search patterns of faculty members in engineering colleges in Bengaluru City, focusing on information-source utilisation, search strategies, plagiarism awareness, and barriers to accessing print and electronic resources. A descriptive survey was conducted across 43 VTU-affiliated engineering colleges, covering five disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, and Biotechnology Engineering. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Keywords - Information Literacy, Information Literacy Skills, Faculty Members, Engineering Colleges, Search Strategies, Plagiarism.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.4.2026.2184
Cite This Article As: Girijamba B M & Kumbar, M. (2026) Search Patterns and Information Literacy Competencies among Engineering College Faculty Members in Bengaluru City. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(4) 11-26. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2184 Page: 11-26 Publication Date: 17 October 2026