Abstract
Abstract
This paper discusses the 2016 information seeking behavior of Education Technology Department students at the Padang State University Library. The purpose of writing this paper is to describe: (1) information seeking behavior of 2016 Education Technology students at the Padang State University Library; (2) obstacles in conducting information searches at the Padang State University Library; (3) efforts that can be made to overcome obstacles in conducting information searches at the Padang State University Library. Data collection is done through questionnaires or questionnaires. Based on the results of the study concluded as follows: (1) information seeking behavior of Education Technology Department students in 2016 from the front information seeking behavior of students gave a positive response, (2) obstacles encountered in conducting information searches among them: (a) no information they need ; (b) the incomplete collection needed; (c) there are difficulties in finding collections because they are on different shelves than the OPAC system; (d) inadequate internet network; (e) the service of librarians who are unfavorable and unwise, (3) efforts that can be made to overcome obstacles in seeking information are: (a) providing and completing collections according to the needs of students and lecturers; (b) compile a collection rack that is compatible with the OPAC search engine, so that users can easily find the information they need; (c) improving internet network facilities so that they are not slow, because most students often use the internet to find information they need; (d) as a librarian, it is better to serve the user well and wisely so that they can help the users who find it difficult to find the information needed.
Keywords: behavior, information, students, librarians.