Use and User Perception of Library Collection and Services by the Cherraan’s College of Nursing Students, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Authors

  • T. Kala Research Scholar, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Bharathiyar Univerisity, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • R. Jayabal Librarian (S.G) & Research Supervisor, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Bharathiyar Univerisity, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.628

Keywords:

Nursing Information Resources, Library Services, Health Information, Medical Libraries

Abstract

Aim of the study was to investigate the use and user perception towards the use of library for accessing information needs by the cherraan’s college of nursing students affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The objectives were to determine the level of use and user perception with library information resources and services. Survey method was adopted and questionnaires method was used as a data collection tool. A 100% response rate. The result of the study showed that users were satisfied with the library collection and services and using web resources for information in the library. The findings of the study among the 92 respondents 95.65% of respondents purpose of visit is to refer Text/ Reference books, 81.52% of respondents visit library daily, 78.26% of respondents use library collections with Text/ Reference books, 81.52%% of respondents mostly use Library services with Text/ Reference books and computer/Internet facility, 73.91% of respondents use from e-consortium Dr. MGR Medical University.

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Published

12-04-2019

How to Cite

Kala, T., & Jayabal, R. (2019). Use and User Perception of Library Collection and Services by the Cherraan’s College of Nursing Students, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(2), 34–37. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.628