Availability and Accessibility of Information Sources and the Use of Library Services in Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Authors

  • S. Nattar
     Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur 626203, Tamil Nadu
  • A. Duraisingam
     Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai 625514, Tamil Nadu
  • D. Alex
     Blueocean Market Intelligence Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2015/v52i4/74844

Keywords:

Engineering Colleges, Library Services, Survey, Tamilnadu.

Abstract

Survey of 1209 students belonging to Engineering colleges in Tamilnadu to study the frequency, purpose of visit to the library and the usefulness of engineering science periodicals reveals that 48.54 % of respondents visit library everyday. About 30.77 percent students visit library to borrow books followed by to read journals and magazines (23.66%). It was found that a large number of users read books followed by periodicals. Concludes that emphasis needs to be given for subscribing online periodicals through e-consortia.

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Published

2015-08-01

How to Cite

Nattar, S., Duraisingam, A., & Alex, D. (2015). Availability and Accessibility of Information Sources and the Use of Library Services in Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 52(4), 301–305. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2015/v52i4/74844

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Volume 52, Issue 4, August 2015

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Articles

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Received 2015-08-05
Accepted 2015-08-05
Published 2015-08-01