A study to investigate NAMCOL learners information needs and seeking habits at Yetu Yama and Oluno NAMCOL centres

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In order to obtain better knowledge about human information needs and seeking behavior, there is a need for a more holistic view, and efforts to explore the question of use and relevance of different information channels and sources (Wilson, 1997). A study on information needs and seeking is a central part of research in information studies. This study is based on the information needs and seeking behaviors of Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) learners. The purpose of the study is to gain deeper understanding of learners information needs and seeking behavior. The study will consist of 100 participants (male and female learners) and research design will include questionnaires, interviews and observation. The questionnaires will examine what the information needs of the learners are, problems they encounters when seeking information, information sources and how they are used. The significance of the study as well as limitations of the study is discussed