Information Seeking Approach of Paramedical & Nursing Professional in Aizawl, Mizoram: A Study

The present paper discussed about the information needs and seeking approach of Paramedical and Nursing Professional in Aizawl, Mizoram. The study is based on survey method and Questionnaire method was used to carried out the study. The population of this study was 141 paramedical and nursing professional. The findings of the study revealed that paramedical and nursing professional mostly need information for teaching, research, clinical works, caretaking of patients, problems of patients, new medical trends and health policies and self-development where they are dealing with students, different people and needed to up-to-date. The study found that majority of the professionals consult printed materials, web-based/electronic form and discussion with Librarian/reference staff of library and reviewing of articles. And held conversations with medical experts, colleagues, and patients for seeking information.