STUDENTS IN THE INTERNET ERA

Abstract:-Libraries develop their collections, facilities and services to meet the information needs of their patrons. However, in order to accomplish this task effectively, libraries must have a thorough understanding of the information needs and information seeking behavior of their users. This article examines the information- seeking behaviour of scholars in the Internet era. The articles focuses on how electronic information resources influence the information seeking process in social sciences. The electronic information resources plays an essential role in the researchers ' information seeking pursuits. The different models of information seeking behavior: David Ellis (1989), Kuhlthau (1992) and Wilson (1981) which are the popular models during the 1980's is discussed. These models illustrates the relationship between the concepts of user, need, uses and user behavior. The article also focuses on the impact of technological advancements on students ' capacities, expectations and learning styles and how Internet technology influences and contributes to the information seeking behavior of students and faculty.and control group on total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid level