Assessment of Users’ Perception towards the University Library Resources and Services of Sri Venkateswara University and  Sri Krishna Devaraya University

T. Ramachandra  Naidu; A. Kishore

doi:10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2615

Authors

T. Ramachandra Naidu Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
A. Kishore Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2615

Keywords:

University libraries sources and services, Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Krishna Devaraya University

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the assessment of users’ perception towards the university libraries resources and services. A well structured questionnaire was designed to elicit the opinion of users. Responses were gathered from 120 PG students and Research scholars in Sri Venkateswara University and Sri Krishna Devaraya University of Andhra Pradesh state as a pilot study. On the basis of the findings, some suggestions have been put forth for maximizing the use of sources and services of university libraries.

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