Utilization of Library Services among the Students of Academic Institutions in Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu: A Case Study

Authors

  • S. Kishorekumar Central Library, Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
  • K. Chinnasamy Department of Library and Information Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021,Tamil Nadu, India
  • S. Vilochanan Thampi Library, Vels University, Chennai - 600 117, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2011.1.2.330

Keywords:

Academic Library, Information Technology, Search Engines

Abstract

This paper described that students visit the libraries for collecting information from different faculties. The researchers have attempted to find out the perceptions and outlook of the academic acumen library users, with high response to utilize the facilities are available. In this study it is found that female respondents are higher than male respondents and show much interest in utilizing the library resources. Most of the students visit the library once in a week and they prefer reading the books. This study shows the quality of collection with respect to books, journals and e-resources. Google is most popular search engine among the user for browsing the net. Book lending service is the most preferred by the students.

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Published

05-11-2011

How to Cite

Kishorekumar, S., Chinnasamy, K., & Vilochanan Thampi, S. (2011). Utilization of Library Services among the Students of Academic Institutions in Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 1(2), 56–60. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2011.1.2.330