Awareness and Use of Transforming Library Services among Students during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in College Libraries in Konkan Region Maharashtra
Author(s): Milin B. Bhongle & Dr. Ravikant N. Mahindkar
Abstract - A library is an integral component of any efficient educational institution. It plays a pivotal role in the improvement of the organization. The study evaluates in detail the level of awareness and use of library services and sources among the students during COVID-19 pandemic situation. It examines the extent and transformation of library services during COVID-19 pandemic situation to bridge the gap between students and libraries due to restricted physical contact in college libraries in the Konkan region. In this study, 533 library users were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The findings revealed that most students were aware of and used traditional library services. They are also aware of and use transformed library services during COVID-19 pandemic situation. Students were averagely satisfied with the existing library services and resources
Keywords - COVID -19, Pandemic, Web OPAC, Institutional Repository, E-resources, EPG-Pathshala , N-LIST, Swayam Prabha, DelNet, NPTEL.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.9.3.2023.1683
Cite This Article As: Bhongle, M.B. & Mahindkar, R.N. (2023) Awareness and Use of Transforming Library Services among Students during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in College Libraries in Konkan Region Maharashtra
. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 9(3) 50-58. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1683 Page: 50-58 Publication Date: 22 July 2023