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171 articles for “Library service”
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Use of Library Resources and Services by the Students of Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala & Mahathma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi, Karnataka: A Comparative Study
Abstract: College library has to play a vital role in meeting the multi-dimensional demands of students and faculties for information and knowledge. The main purpose behind this study was to determine the awareness and utilization of library resources by library users of Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala, Karnataka and MGM College Udupi, Karnataka, India. In this study, a descriptive survey method was used, using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. 145 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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A STUDY OF READING BEHAVIOUR UPON NEWSPAPER INFORMATION BY THIRUVALLUVAR LIBRARY USERS AT PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, SALEM
Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the reading Behaviour of thiruvalluvar library users on newspaper information at Periyar university which is in Tamilnadu state. For this research, a purposive sampling method has been chosen. The structured questionnaire was developed and distributed to 100 respondents, out of these 86 questionnaires were taken to sample. The MS-excel application software was used to analyze and interpret the data. From the finding …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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User accessibility to information during the COVID – 19 Pandemic: A Practical Experience at Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Bengaluru
Abstract: The present article highlights the accessibility of information provided by the Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) during the pandemic of COVID -19. Library staff must show their expertise and experience by adopting new skills and ideas to support the entire user community for their academic needs. To ensure complete user satisfaction with the availability of information offered by SIMS library, it is necessary to rephrase the sentence. The study …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Effective Use of Library Resources and Services by the End Users at PPSavani University, Surat
Abstract: This qualitative research study examines the perceptions of students and faculty regarding the utilization of library resources and services at P. P. Savani University (PPSU), Surat. While the library has modern infrastructure, an extensive print collection (25,000+ books) and digital collection (64,200+ e-journals, 18,500+ e-books), and full automation via KOHA (a widely used open-source Integrated Library System (ILS)), a nuanced understanding of user experiences is paramount to truly optimize its …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Library Resources and Services Utilization by Users in Women Universities in South India
Abstract: The study examined the use of library resources and services among the users of South Indian women’s university such as Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. Questionnaire was used as the main research instrument. 1500 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to above-mentioned universities; the returned filled Questionnaire was 1277. The major findings were: majority of the users use the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 115–122 Read article
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Evaluation of Services of Academic Libraries of Colleges
Abstract: The proposed research work is based on the evaluation of the services provided by academic libraries. The study of services offered by the academic libraries of all these colleges is the area of research interest of present work. This study is completely based on information collected from these libraries regarding their services. Hence, the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of these library services is based on information obtained in the survey. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 186–193 Read article
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University Libraries in Kashmir: Present Status of Resources and Services
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to find the present status of resources and services available in eight libraries of the universities in Kashmir, as no such work has been carried out previously. For this study survey method has been adopted and questionnaires used as an instrument to collect data about the resources available in each case for their users. The paper also attempts to build a correlation between the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Library Facilities and Services in Aided Degree Colleges, Warangal District, Telangana: A User Study
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to evaluate different library facilities and services of libraries in aided degree colleges of Warangal district, in the state of Telangana. The primary data is collected through in the form of a questionnaire of 265 respondents of students. It reveals that the libraries in aided degree colleges of Warangal district have physical facilities like reading room, adequate seating and services like lending, reference section, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Mobile Technologies and Library
Abstract: Mobile technology has significantly transformed the landscape of library services by enhancing accessibility, operational efficiency, and user engagement. With the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets, libraries have rapidly evolved to offer mobile-friendly services that cater to the needs of modern users. These services include mobile access to online catalogues, digital lending platforms, virtual reference services, and remote access to e-books, academic journals, and research databases. By leveraging mobile applications, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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A Study on Uses of Educational Information Services in Agricultural Libraries (Madhya Pradesh)
Abstract: AbstractAgricultural libraries are widely recognized as one of the most significant tools for sustainability of agricultural productivity and economic development in the developing countries. The policy makers, researchers and stakeholders in agriculture are also of the opinion that educational information services provision and utilization are key components of libraries and development efforts in agriculture, thus the need for effective library and educational information service provision. Modern agricultural libraries and development …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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E-Library Resources Available and Use for Information Services by Users in University Libraries of North West Zone of Nigeria
Abstract: This paper examined the E-library resources available, types of E-library resources frequently used and utilized for information services in North West University in Nigeria. A survey research method was adopted to carry out the study using descriptive research methodology. The population used under this study comprised all the state—federal, state, and private universities in North-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria comprising seventeen (17) studied universities. The population considered to be the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Users Perception about Library Facilities and Services of Degree Colleges in Warangal District, Telangana: A Study
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to evaluate user perception regarding different Library facilities and services Degree Colleges in Warangal district, Telangana. The primary data collected through a questionnaire of 1234 respondents of students of degree colleges in Warangal. The survey to examine the purpose of visiting the library is evaluated to find the satisfying level of the services of the library. The findings of the survey help the library …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 133–140 Read article
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Library 2.0 Services in the Information Technology Era
Abstract: Abstract Web 2.0 technology site gives its users the free choice to interact or collaborate with each other. It makes liable to everyone net-citizen to modify, create, contribute and share personalized web contents. Library 2.0 is the application of Web 2.0. There are some of the most famous Web 2.0 tools like Facebook, YouTube, Blogs, Twitter, Google, Word Press and Skype which can be apply in the Library for to …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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RESEARCH ON DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICES IN LIBRARIES & INFORMATION CENTERS: A GLIMPSE
Abstract: This paper discusses Document Delivery Service and its uses in library as well as information center. Document delivery service (DDS) or document supply service “refers to the physical or electronic delivery of a document from a library collection to the residence or place of business of a library user, upon request.” Document delivery has always been heart of the services offered by libraries, publishers and other organizations to their users. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Utilization of Library Resource Among the Staff Members and Students: A Case Study
Abstract: This research paper explores that, how staff members and students use the library resources in effective ways. The growth and victory of all libraries hang on its resources and its resources utilized by users. Staff members and students were selected as sample for this study on the basics of their availability. The data for this study was collected from staff and students. Availability sampling method was used for this research …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Use of Information Resources and Services in PVP College Library, Kavathe Mahankal: A Study
Abstract: This study has been undertaken to identify how the information resources and services of library are being utilized by the faculty members and final year students of Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil (PVP) College Library, Kavathe Mahankal. A well-designed questionnaire was used for collecting opinions of the library users about usage of information resources and services. The investigator distributed 49 questionnaire to the permanent faculty members and 470 to final year students …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 115–119 Read article
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User Satisfaction of Library Resources and Services in Central University of Kashmir: An Evaluative Study
Abstract: This paper examined the user satisfaction and quality of service provided by Central University of Kashmir (CUK) from the perspective of the users of the library. The study assessed the users’ perceptions of the services and determined the level of user satisfaction at the CUK. The intention of the study was to measure the users’ perceptions of the quality of the collections, library facilities and staff services. The results will …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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MARKETING OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Abstract: ABSTRACT The library and information services sector is new in our country. This article discusses and highlights the need for school libraries to take a business approach to increasing funding and using new information to provide better information to those who use it. The focus is on business concepts and their various activities and how these activities can be carried out for the operation of libraries and the materials and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Mobile Technology for Libraries: Trends, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Abstract: Mobile technology has a great impact on both individuals and organizations. Over the time, the computational capabilities of these sophisticated technologies have become more accessible and reasonably priced. These technologies have an impact on how people choose to communicate, how they use and access the internet, and how they produce and consume content or services. Furthermore, these technologies have permeated the educational field and changed the way universities and other …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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A Tool for Library and Information Services in the Agricultural Libraries: E-learning
Abstract: E-learning is re-rising as an answer for conveying on the web, mixture, and synchronous adapting paying little respect to physical area, time of day, or decision of computerized gathering/ dissemination gadget. E-learning usage is a zone in advancement that keeps on developing with time and further research. Specialists in the field contend that e-learning is still in its earliest stages, coming about into various execution systems over a wide e-learning …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article