Assessing Information-Seeking Behaviors of Postgraduate Users in Public Libraries: A Case Study Approach

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Information-Seeking Behavior Theories 2.2 Postgraduate Users in Libraries 2.3 Public Libraries' Role 2.4 Previous Case Studies 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Case Study Approach 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 3.4 Ethical Considerations 4. Case Study Overview 4.1 Selection Criteria 4.2 Description of Public Libraries 4.3 Participant Demographics 5. Information-Seeking Behaviors Identified 5.1 Search Strategies 5.2 Information Sources Used 5.3 Challenges Encountered 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Similarities and Differences 6.2 Influencing Factors 6.3 Implications for Library Services 7. Recommendations for Libraries 7.1 Enhancing Library Resources 7.2 Training Programs for Users 7.3 Future Research Directions 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Study Limitations 8.3 Concluding Remarks