Use of Reading Space and Library Resources: Case Study of Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Library, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab)

Satinderbir Kaur, Navkiran Kaur

Abstract


This study aims to investigate the use of reading space and library resources by the users of Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Library, Punjabi University, Patiala, PUNJAB.This study is based on the primary data collected from the readers who were studying in the Main Reading Hall and Night Reading Hall of the library. The findings of the study show that maximum number of respondents depend upon the internet to a medium extent. There is a good number of respondents who believe that with the advent of the Internet there is no decline in the use of library. The respondents visit reading halls daily for their academic work, research and for the preparation of competitive exams. This study will help to improve the services of the library, users’ needs and problems faced by them while using the library and the reading space.


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