Use of Library Resources and Services at Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad: A Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.1.504Keywords:
Usage, Stanley college, Hyderabad, Engineering studentsAbstract
Engineering college libraries play an important role in imparting quality education to the undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers of engineering. This study aimed at frequency of library usage, the extent of use of library resources and services by the students and faculty. The level of satisfaction against library resources and service, the problems faced while using the library resources and services. A questionnaire was randomly given to 100 students and faculty of the college. A total of 92 filled in questionnaires returned to researcher. i.e. the response rate is 92%. It is suggested that college library should take initiative to counter problems expressed by users to provide effective and efficient library and information services to the clientele and it would in turn help faculty, students.
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