This paper delves into the information-seeking behavior of academics, focusing on the strategies used and the choices made, as well as the problems encountered in reaching sources of scholarly information. The research employed a mixed-method approach based on a questionnaire distributed to faculty members across different departments, complemented by in depth interviews with faculty members from several departments. Results show significant reliance by academics on electronic sources, like academic databases and institutional repositories; however, they have a penchant for hard-copy sources: libraries and interlibrary loans. It is important to mention specific discipline needs, time constraint, and credibility of sources for them to search for information. Overload in information as well as the pace at which digital tools emerge were specific issues that were identified during the investigation. The paper, in general, puts across the need for site-specific services to help the students so as to enhance their work on academic research and organize as a community. Ultimately, such understanding can be used for improvement in the design of better resource management and support systems by the academic institution.