Library Habits of Early Teenagers: a Study

Authors

  • Partha Sarathi Mandal
     Department of Library and Information Science. The University of Burdwan. Golapbag, Burdwan– 713104. West Bengal
  • Amit Kumar Bandyopadhyay
     Reader and Head, Departemt of Library and Information Science, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan 713104, West Bengal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2012/v49i6/43913

Keywords:

Library Habit, Lack of Library Habits, School Student, School Library

Abstract

This paper makes a comparative study of library habit among three types of school students namely, students of Ramakrishna Mission aided schools, Private English medium schools and Govt. aided schools. It is found in the study that the library habit exists among student community, which is a positive sign for a developing nation like India. It will increase the quality of reading and research.

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Published

2012-11-04

How to Cite

Mandal, P. S., & Bandyopadhyay, A. K. (2012). Library Habits of Early Teenagers: a Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 49(6), 623–629. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2012/v49i6/43913

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Volume 49, Issue 6, December 2012

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Received 2013-12-27
Accepted 2013-12-27
Published 2012-11-04