Library Users’ Opinion on Book Circulation Systems in Engineering Colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: A Study

C. S. Chandra Mohan Kumar; J. Dominic

doi:10.51983/ajist-2012.2.2.43

Authors

C. S. Chandra Mohan Kumar Research Scholar, Department of Library Science, Karpagam University, Coimbatore - 641021, Tamil Nadu, India
J. Dominic Central Library, Karunya University, Coimbatore - 641 114, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2012.2.2.43

Keywords:

Book Circulation Systems, Engineering Colleges, Utilization of Resources

Abstract

The study examines the library users’ opinion on book circulation systems in engineering colleges in Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 800 users in engineering colleges in Coimabtore City. The users have given their opinion on book reservation facilities, books borrowing facilities, display of new arrivals, availability of journals / magazines, supporting of library staffs etc. Majority of the respondents have utilized the library only to read text books.

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