Users study at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya Bhaktapur library
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2019-08
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Central Department of Library and Information Science
Abstract
This thesis entitled "Users Study at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya Bhaktapur Library, "
has been carried out to fulfill the partial requirements for the degree of Master in Library
and Information Science (MLISc). The statement of the problem is that whether the
users’ are satisfied or not with the library resources and services. The objectives of the
study are to find out frequency of library use, purpose of library visit, evaluation of ICT
facility, determine the level of satisfaction on library resources/services, including user’s
needs, priorities of the library materials, and suggestion to improve library services. In
this research 12 questions in a set were distributed on the basis of classification of four
users group: grade XI & XII, BBA, BSc Students, and Teachers selected randomly of
SAMB library users. Total 225 questions were distributed in Main Library and
Bachelor’s Library for period 15- 20th April 2019. Only 198 (88%) questionnaires have
been returned. The collected data were analyzed and presented in tables and charts such
as histograms, pie-charts, clustered bars using Microsoft office word and excel. Twelve
literatures have been reviewed.
The major finding of this study shows that 98% users said library is necessary for library
users. There are 97% books, 0.03% newspaper, 0.98% journal, 1.86% Audio and Video
and 0.07% theses. The available resources are not enough. The library has less
newspaper and thesis compare to users. 81.99% students are as the library users. Library
users are not satisfied by present book borrowing period and number of books issued.
37.5% users have not attended library orientation class. 45.4% users visit the library for
borrowing books. 41.86% respondents said that library catalogue is very good. 58.09%
users were satisfied with number of loan books. Only 42.92% users were satisfied with
number of loan periods. Respondents gave first priority on textbook. One-third users are
familiar with classification & shelving system of the library. 53.03% respondents are not
satisfied in collection of the library whereas 28.78% respondents expressed there is
sufficient materials. Only 32.82%users are satisfied with use the ICT for the purpose of
research.16.9% users said references services are excellent. This study recommended
that adding more books. Library orientation should be more emphasis and includes ICT
accessibility. Library should extend number of books regularly.
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Academic libraries, Dissertation, Academic