ISSN 2756-3383
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 4 (5), pp. 001-009, May, 2018. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Library use pattern by the faculty members of the engineering colleges in Karnataka: A study
B. U. Kannapanavar1* and K. V. Manjunatha2
1University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451, Karnataka, India.
2Librarian, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davanagere, Karnataka, India.
Accepted 28 November, 2017
Abstract
The study discusses the issues like access tools used for locating reading materials, frequency of visits to library by the Faculty; time spent in the library, use of library services, faculty opinion about library had been discussed. The study found that 53.2% of users are using online public access catalogue (OPAC) to locate their reading materials, 48.8% of the users are consulting the librarian and library staff for locating the documents. 28.4% of users visiting the library once in a week followed by 27.4% visiting twice a week. 75% of all the users are spending less than 5 h per week in the library, 61.86% users are using reference services, and 48.5% of users are opined that they are getting their required reading materials within time.
Key words: Karnataka, library, teachers, users, engineering colleges.