Trends in the Use of Information Resources at the Universitas Sumatera Utara Library (original) (raw)
Related papers
Library Usage by Faculty Members of Benguet State University
2020
The study\u27s objectives were to determine Benguet State University faculty members\u27 general impression of the library resources and their usage of these resources. To answer these objectives, questions on faculty members\u27 satisfaction with the library resources, frequency of usage, purposes of using the library resources, reasons for not using the library resources, reasons of not being able to find the resources they are looking for in the library and suggestions for library development in terms of library resources were asked. It was found out that the majority of the faculty members have used the library resources at least once-a-term. On the other hand, those who did not use the library resources cited the Internet as the source of their information needs. Faculty members often used library resources for instructional support purposes, and book collections to be the most used library resources. Faculty members said that they partly found the library resources they were l...
This is the age of information, and information science is one of the basic requirements for our daily life. For performing any activity we need information regarding it. It can be retrieved by a variety of available sources. Library function as information storage and dissemination center for its users, and deliver the accurate information to the right people at right time. Assessment of library information facilities is one of the main concerns and is an important part of library and information science specialists. User studies are known as an important part of information packets. Library and information centers need to be aware of the information requirements of users, and information storage and retrieval methods through which effective library services may be provided. This paper attempts to examine library users and services in Mehran University Central Library & Online Information Center, Jamshoro. This study examines numerous features of library usage, including the frequency of visiting MUET Central Library, Jamshoro, and user satisfaction of the library available resources. This research also covers basic library services and some suggested measures to enhance the level of user satisfaction.
2016
Background/Objectives: As ICT has influenced academic institutions in a wider range, this study aims to explore and compare the repondents' level of influence of ICT in utilizing library services. Methods/Statistical Analysis: A quantitative research method was adopted for this study. The respondents of the study were the students of two different technical institutions. A well structured questionnaire was utilized as a research tool and administered to 250 randomly selected users. Later it was analysed using SPSS software. Findings: The result showed that the respondents of both the institutions were adequately influenced by ICT in library services. It also revealed that the University users were slightly high influenced than engineering college users. The influence of ICT among the users were tested using the following factors such as their level of expertise in using ICT tools, utilization of digital library and their attitude towards ICT tools and view on transformation of l...
INFORMATION USE AND STUDY INTEREST OF LIBRARY COLLECTIONS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A STUDY
Trans Stellar Journals, 2021
The present study examines the Information Use and Study Interest Of Library Collections Among Undergraduate Students Of College Library the survey method adopted for the study there are 150 structured questionnaires distributed to the undergraduate students out of which 128(85.33%) were received back from the students. the following are some objectives examined in this research paper there are: To know the Number of questionnaires distributed and received back, To verify course wise responses received, To find out Age wise response received, To know Age wise response received, To Find out the Frequency of visit to the library, To know the purpose of visit to the library.
Library User Survey: Based on the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jaffna
2017
The study involves ascertaining the users' views of the resources and services available in the main library. The survey was conducted among the students from the Humanities and Social Sciences that are two among the main divisions, apart from aesthetic studies, that make up the Faculty of Arts. The main instrument of the survey was a questionnaire that was given to a sample of students, the data obtained from which was then analysed by appropriate statistical techniques. The study reveals that there is at the core a positive relation between the level of satisfaction among the students of the Social Sciences and Humanities and the usage of the Library, taken together with key facets ranging from resource collection to library environment, attitude of the staff and the services on offer. They have also indicated additional & existing services that would add quality to their library use. The University of Jaffna faces the challenges of a region in developing country that needs to...
Library and Information Services in College Library of Hisar: A User Survey
Knowledge about the users and their demands is necessary to make library and information services more effective and user oriented. The present study deals with users attitude towards information sources and information services in the library of F.C.College for Women, Hisar. Data is collected from the students as well as faculty members of the college. 100 out of 125 questionnaires are taken for consideration. The paper attempts to analyse use pattern, adequacy of library collection, users opinion on information sources and services. Maximum users are found satisfied with the physical facilities and collection as well as arrangement of library reading material
International Journal of Information, Library & Society, 2018
Our college is providing education to the students at Junior, Senior & Post graduate level. Our central Library is catering information as per the requirement of the users. We have made available several services and facilities to the users. But for testing of this services and facilities, this study was conducted in Feb 2018. The motto of this study is to make quality Library Department. All the findings were discussed in the article.
Use of Internet Resources in the S.V. University Digital Library
DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2010
The introduction of digital information resources on Internet has revolutionised the academic world. The Internet is paving way for a great leap in the field of higher education and research. This paper is an attempt to investigate the use of Internet resources by the academic community of the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati. For this purpose a survey was carried out using questionnaire tool. The results show that users from all branches of science are making use of Internet resources better than social sciences and humanities. Providing training to its users at the beginning of each semester will improve its use and reduce the problems faced by the library users. The paper highlighted the various problems and issues involved in handling digital library and has given suggestions to improve the library services to meet the demands of the users.
STUDY ON THE STUDENTS USAGE OF LIBRARY SERVICES
res publication, 2015
This study aims to identify the student"s usage of library services. Special reference to Trincomalee Campus. Quality services in academic libraries is now a major issue among academic librarians; they see the library more in terms of the provision of and access to service quality than as just a physical place. According to Jennifer Wells (1995) states that, The effectiveness of libraries has often been measured by the volume of library materials available to clients, the amount of use of services and resources, and the apparent or quantified satisfaction of clients. Therefore researcher going to identify the students" usage of library services is effectiveness or not at Trincomalee Campus. The objectives of the study are to identify the factors influencing to the students usage of Library services, to identify which variable is highly influence on service quality of library services and to provide the suggestion to enhance the students usage of the library more effectively. Two hundred samples were selected through systematic random sampling method. Conceptual variables are available resources, library facility, available services and students attitudes. Data were analyzed by descriptive, bivariate and multivariate and using the SPSS 17.0 version to this purpose. Finding of the study shows that all conceptual variables are moderately support to the effective usage of library service system.