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Information Needs of Distance Learners of Bangladesh Open University: A Study

Md. Nazmul Islam, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information Science & Library Management, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. , Partha Biplob Roy1 , Md. Nazmul Islam2

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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science 11(3):p 322-332, . | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.11317.9
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This study tries to explore the information needs of distance Learners of Bangladesh Open University. It examines the reasons that are involved behind arising from distance learners various information needs. It tries to specify the sources that the distance learners use to meet their different information needs. The study finds that distance learners need various information for pursuing education as well as the learners of formal educational institutions. It also finds that distance learners information needs are arise always maintaining the theory provides by Robert S. Taylor, N.J. Belkin, R.N. Oddy, H.M. Brooks, B. Dervin, Nilan and C.C. Kuhlthau. Finally the study traces out the problems that the distance learners faced for getting their required information.

Keywords: Bangladesh Open University; Distance Education; Information Needs; Library Services.

 

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  • Md. Nazmul Islam, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information Science & Library Management, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.
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  • Partha Biplob Roy1
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  • Md. Nazmul Islam2
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