Abstract: A good Information- seeking behavior can promote the innovative ability of scientific research personnel in sci- entific research. This paper analyzes the relationship between the seeking of reference, the using of retrieval tools, information source, information acquisition, the habit of information seeking and using and innovative behavior. This paper have a conclusion that the seeking of reference, information source, participation in academic conferences and communication with peers, the habit of information seeking and using have significant influ ence to the innovative behavior of scientific research personnel.

Key words: scientific research personnel in university; information-seeking behavior; innovative ability of scientific research; innovative behavior