A Study on Facilities and Usage of Web OPAC in University Libraries in Tamilnadu

Abstract

This study aims to describe the results of a survey conducted to assess the extent to which the libraries of Tamilnadu universities were making use of their online public access catalogue (Web OPAC). The research investigates the findings of a survey administered using 1100 questionnaire samples were randomly distributed to universities personally to students 998 completed (92.33%) were collected for analysis. These questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents which was then analyzed. As a result, the study unequivocally demonstrated the necessity of a user education program module to encourage efficient Web OPAC utilization. This study intends to demonstrate the difficulties that university library users face when searching the Web OPAC for information. The study findings will be helpful to libraries in Tamilnadu universities as well as to librarians.