USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY THE RURAL COLLEGE LIBRARY USERS

Abstract

The present study is to explore the current status of use of library resources and services by the faculty and students of Guru Nanak College Budhlada. The study covers various aspects of library resources and services. Questionnaire method was used to collect the relevant data. A total of 230 structured questionnaires were distributed to the different categories of users i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate and faculty members. Out of these questionnaires, 208 were duly received back. The study reveals that majority of the respondents (90.4%) were aware of library resources and services and 60.1% visit library for issue return of books. A large number of respondents preferred to use both print and electronic resources. Study found that user is satisfied with the sources and services of the college library. The study is the original research work based on the collection of primary data from the library users. The study has made the user more aware about the services and sources of the library. Study has a positive impact on the development of sources and services in the college library.

Keywords: Library resources and services, electronic resources, information literacy, user satisfaction.