A Study On The Users Of Govt College Libraries In Nimar Region Of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The objectives of the study are: To find out the availability of sources and services in the libraries of Nimar region, to know the frequency of visit of users to the library,to find out the satisfaction  of users with library  resources and services,  & to find out the problems faced by the users  while accessing the sources and services. Sample of 300 users were selected from total users four Govt. college libraries of Nimor region. Data was collected from the users using the questionnaire. Analysis of data shows that  the highest number of books (93620)  are available in the library of SBNGPGC. Over a third of users thirty five percent are visiting the library daily.All the users ninty nine percent  use text books. All the users hundred of college libraries are using lending service Most of the users are facing problems namely inadequate collection to meet curriculum needs eighty six percent , inefficient inter library loan services eighty five percent, inadequate facilities eighty four percent , inadequate information literacy skills eihty two percent  , outdated materials serventy eight percent, limited access to e resources serventy seven percent  & late return and fine policies seventy seven percent.  Majority of the facing the problems of ‘ Insufficient staff assistance’ sixty four percent  & ‘ Technological Barriers’ sixty one percent . forty one percent of users are partially satisfied with library resources. Forty three percent of users are partially satisfied with library service with facilities.