Information Literacy Skills of Research Scholars of Various Departments of the Faculty of Arts, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara

Manali Desai, Dr. N. D. Oza

Abstract: Information literacy is an important skill for academics when they work in a digital and knowledge-driven world. The current study addresses the information literacy and digital literacy skills of research scholars from the Faculty of Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. A structured questionnaire was prepared and administered to 25 research scholars, 22 of whom responded and were analysed using a survey method. The study evaluates scholars' familiarity, understanding, use, and attitudes toward the principles of information literacy, use of printed and electronic information sources, computer and internet literacy skills, search strategies, as well as perceptions of digital tools. The results show that the majority of the research scholars are moderately well-literate in terms of information, computer, and internet skills and regularly utilize reference books, e-journals, theses, and online search engines in their academic life. However, participation in formal information literacy training programmes was limited. Research, therefore, needs systematic information literacy training in the organization to increase efficiency and ethical information use.

Keywords: Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, Research Scholars, Academic Libraries, Information Seeking Behaviour

How to Cite?: Manali Desai, Dr. N. D. Oza, "Information Literacy Skills of Research Scholars of Various Departments of the Faculty of Arts, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1195-1200, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26119162136, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26119162136