APPENDICES
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Appendix - I
No. of Colleges Engaged in Various Disciplines of Research Centers, Guide and
Researchers
Sl.No. Disciplines No. of
Research Centers
No. of Guide
No. of Researchers
1 Mechanical Engineering 58 173 389
2 Electronics & Communication 43 96 176
3 Chemistry 41 64 118
4 Mathematics 39 66 120
5 Computer Science and Engineering 38 84 185
6 MBA 37 63 110
7 Civil Engineering 31 95 175
8 Physics 30 43 66
9 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
25 44 86
10 Bio-Technology 22 57 112
11 Information Science and Engineering 10 19 43
12 Industrial Production and Engineering
9 14 21
13 MCA 7 20 31
14 Industrial Engineering and Management
7 13 15
15 Chemical Engineering 6 12 20
16 Instrumentation Technology 6 8 20
17 Telecommunication Engineering 5 13 34
18 Environmental Engineering 3 11 26
19 Textile Technology 3 6 10
20 Architecture 2 2 3
21 Polymer Science and Technology 1 4 9
22 Bio Medical Engineering 1 1 5
23 Automobile Engineering 1 2 2
24 Power System 1 1 1
25 Science and Humanities 1 1 1
26 Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering
1 1 0
27 Food Technological 1 1 0
28 Aero Mechanical System 1 0 0
29 Avionics Engineering 1 0 0
30 Mining Engineering 1 0 0
432 914 1778
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Appendix - II
Recognised Research Centers 2011-12
Sl.
No. Name of the Research Centers
Year of
Est.
1 A C S College of Engineering, Bangalore 1992
2 A M C Engineering College, Bangalore 1999
3 Acharya Inst. of Tech, Bangalore 2000
4 Adichuchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikamagalu 1980
5 Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore 1962
6 Anjuman Engineering College, Bhatkate 1980
7 Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2000
8 B N M Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2000
9 B T L Institute of Technology & Management, Bangalore 1997
10 Ballari Institute of Technology & Management, Bellar 1981
11 Bangalore Institute of Technology K R Circle, Bangalore 1979
12 Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Davanager 1979
13 Basaveshwara Engineering College, Bagalkote 1963
14 BLDEA's College of Engineering & Technology, Bijapu 1981
15 BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore 1946
16 BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2002
17 BVB College of Engineering & Technology, Huble 1947
18 C M R Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
19 Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadav 2001
20 Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 1950
21 Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Bangalore 1982
22 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore 1979
23 Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
24 Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1980
25 Dr. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, Oorgaum, KGF 1986
26 East Point College of Engg. & Tech, Bangalore 1999
27 East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
28 G M Institute of Technology, Davanger 2001
29 Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara 1980
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30 Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore 2001
31 Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgau 1971
32 Govt. SKSJIT, Bangalore 1938
33 GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysore 2003
34 Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar 1980
35 Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt.Ltd., Bangalore 1990
36 IR Rasta road Institute, Bangalore 2002
37 J N N College of Engineering, Shimoga 1980
38 JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore 1997
39 K L E Institute of Technology, Huble 2008
40 K N S Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
41 K S Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1999
42 K.V.G College of Engg, Sullia 1986
43 Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tumkur 1986
44 KLE College of Engg. & Tech., Belgaum 1979
45 KLS's VDR Institute of Technology, Haliyal 2004
46 M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1962
47 Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan 1959
48 Mangalore Institute of Technology, Mangalore 2007
49 MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore 1982
50 Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Bangalore 2001
51 National Institute of Engineering, Mysore 1948
52 New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore 2001
53 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
54 NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte 1986
55 Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore 2000
56 P E S Institute of Technology, Shivamog 2007
57 P E S School of Engineering, Bangalore 2005
58 PA College of Engineering, Mangalore 2000
59 PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarg 1958
60 PES College of Engineering, Mandy 1962
61 PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1988
62 Power Research & Development Consultants Private Ltd. 1960
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Bangalore
63 R L Jalappa Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
64 R N S Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
65 R V College of Engineering, Bangalore 1963
66 Rajrajeshwari College of Engineering, Bangalore 2006
67 Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Bellary 1980
68 Reva Institute of Technology & Management, Bangalore 2004
69 S J B Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
70 S J C Institute of Tech., Chickballapur 2001
71 Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangalore 2001
72 Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2008
73 Sambhram Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2001
74 SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwada 1979
75 SEA College of Engineering & Technology, Bangalore 2007
76 Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Tumkur 2002
77 Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur 1968
78 Sir M Visveswaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1986
79 Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore 1963
80 Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bangalore 2001
81 Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore 2006
82 Srinivas School of Engineering, Mangalore 2009
83 St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore 2002
84 T John Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2006
85 Tontadarya College of Engineering, Gadaga 1997
86 Vemana Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1999
87 Vidya Vikas Inst. of Engg. & Tech., Mysore 1997
88 Vidyavardhak College of Engineering, Mysore 1997
89 National Institute of Hydrology, Belgaum 1978
90 Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore 1960
91 Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Bangalore 1959
92 Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore 1995
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Appendix III
From,
Chandrashekar J Research Student (University of Mysor) Librarian, Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology Mysore-570028 Mobile : 9916146363 Mail: [email protected], [email protected]
To,
Dear Professional colleagues,
Subject: Request to fill-in and Return the enclosed Questionnaire,
for research purpose.
I have taken up a research study on the topic “Effectiveness of library and
Information services to the researchers in VTU: A Study” under the guidance of
Dr. Adithya Kumari. H, Associate Professor, Dept. of Library & Information
Science, University of Mysore, Mysore.
I request you kindly to spare a few minutes to respond to the enclosed
questionnaire and return the same in the mail. For which act of kindness I shall be
Grateful to you. The data/Opinion expressed by you will be kept confidential and used
for research purpose only.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours
( Chandrashekar J)
Encl: Questionnaires.
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“Effectiveness of library and Information services to the researchers
in VTU: A Study”
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR LIBRARIANS
Please Note: Please fill the required information
Ignore which is not applicable
Tick (√) in the appropriate bracket
Rate the necessary statements A.PERSONAL DETAILS
01 Name
02 Designation:
03 Educational Qualifications
04 Age
05 Years of experience in the present Institution
06 E-Mail ID
B. INSTITUTION AND LIBRARY DETAILS:
07 Name of the Institution
08 Details of staff members working in Library
i Number of Professional Staff
ii Number of Semi professional Staff
iii Non-professional
09 Library Working Hours
i Working Days (Monday to Friday) From ………………To……………..
ii Saturday From ………………To……………..
iii Sundays From ………………To……………..
iv Government Holidays From ………………To……………..
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10 Annual expenditure on library (average in Rs..)
Years Books Journals
(Hardcopies) E-
resources Equipment &
Furniture Library
Maintenance Total
i 2011-2012
ii 2010-2011
iii 2009-2010
iv 2008-2009
v 2007-2008
11 Total collection of the Library
i Print Materials No. E-Resources No.
ii Total Number of Books i E-Journals
iii Current Subscribed Journals (2011)
ii E-Books
iv Bound Volume of Journals iii Online Databases (Bibliographic)
v Project Reports iv v
CD-Rom Database Any Other please specify i)……………………… ii)………………………. iii)……………………….
vi Ph.D. Thesis
vii Patents/ Standards
viii Any others please specify i) ……………….. ii) ………………..
12 Total number of users
i Students
ii Staff
iii Researchers
iv Corporate membership
v Others
13 What is the seating capacity of your library?
14 Total number of items borrowed per day? (Average)
i Books
ii Journals
iii Project reports
iv Other materials which will be issued to the users
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15 How are the funds allocated for the purchase of books and journals in your library? ( √)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Based on library Committee Recommendations
ii Based on AICTE Norms
iii Based on Principals Recommendations
iv Based on HOD’s Recommendations
v Based on User Recommendations
vi Any other, please specify
16 What measures have you used to acquire required information resources to your library? (√)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Recommended books from the syllabus are selected
ii Browsing publishers online catalogue for latest books and e-books
iii Refer publishers catalogue
iv Refer to trade bibliographies
v Through book exhibitions
vi Visiting to books shops
v Refer recommendation slips
vi Consider users’ demand for multiple copies
vii Consultation of subject experts
viii Refer to AICTE guidelines to select number of titles of books/journals
ix Any other please specify
17 What measure do you follow to effectively use your library budget? (√)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Budget is allocated department wise for purchase of books and other resources
ii Some part of the budget is reserved for future requirements
iii Expenditures are regularly checked throughout the year
iv More money is allocated to recurring than
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non recurring heads
v Any other please specify
18 How does your library perform the following library Activities? ( √)
Manual Automated Mixed Not Applicable
i Acquisition
ii Cataloguing (OPAC)
iii Circulation (Check in / Checkout)
iv Serial management
v Current awareness services
vi Any other please specify
19 Please indicate which of the following equipments are held by your library? ( √)
Yes No
i Photocopiers
ii Computers
iii Barcode Reader
iv Video display
v Digital Camera
vi Over Head Projectors
vii Printers
viii Scanner
ix Any other please specify
20 Which of the following facilities does your library provide to the Researchers?
Yes No
i Book lending
ii Reference service
iii Referral service
iv Reprographic service
v Literature search facility
vi Abstracting Services
vii Internet Browsing
viii Current awareness service
ix Availability of printed periodical indexes
x Creation of Institute Repository
xi Inter-Library Loan
xii Photocopy
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xiii Printing
xiv Scanning
xv New arrival list
xvi News paper clipping
xvii Fax
xviii Any other, please specify
21 What measures do you use for the effective maintenance of the library stack? (√)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Technical section staff are instructed to avoid delays in sending books to the stack section
ii Used books are verified physically then shelved
iii Librarian closely supervises that the books are correctly shelved on the book racks
iv Non book materials are shelved in the special transparent cabinets
v Stacks are regularly cleaned and vacuumed
vi Use of adjustable shelves to shelve books
vii Normal shelve height is maintained so that a person can reach easily
viii All book shelves to have enough vacant space to get fresh air and light for each volume
ix Slanting light is thrown on the spines of all books arranged in the shelves
x Use of shelves with glass panes to avoid dirt, dust, ect., for special collection
xi Adequate provision is made for further expansion of stack
xii Gang ways bay guides and shelf guides are provided
xiii Book supporters are used for better care of books in partly filled shelves
xiv Any other, please specify
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22 Do you offer the following services in your library? (√)
Please tick all that apply
i Downloading information from the internet
ii Ph.D. Thesis – table of content service
iii Project and dissertation –Table of content service
iv Printed table of contents of journals, magazines, CDs service
v Printed table of content of E-Journals service
vi Provide list of relevant web sites
vii Provide list of digital library website
viii Provide links to the other library portals
ix Any other please specify ………………………………………………
23 Is your library subscribes any online journals and books? Yes/ No
24 If “Yes” Please mention for which of the following your library is subscribing to? (√)
Please tick all apply
i IEEE (CSE,ISE,E&C,E&E)
ii ASME (Mechanical)
iii ASCE (Civil)
iv Science Direct
v Springer
vi EBSCO Business Source Elite
vii McGraw Hill’s Access Engineering
viii Any other please specify …………….
25 How is the library periodical sections managed? (√)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Current periodicals are regularly displayed
ii Maintaining a good kardex
iii Bound volumes of periodicals are well maintained and kept dust free
iv Subject-wise arrangement of bound volumes of periodicals
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v Current journals are issued overnight
vi Arrival of journals in time is ensured
vii Adequate systems are provided to enable the use of e-journals
viii User slip method is used to check the daily usage rate of journals
ix Any other please specify
26 What are the methods used in delivering reference services in your library? ( √)
Not at all
To some extent
To a little extent
To a moderate extent
To a large extent
i Reference desk is highly visible and located centrally in the reference section
ii OPAC is placed nearer to reference desk
iii Professional reference librarian with good communication skill is placed in charge
iv Fee based online services are provided
v All the current and up-to-date reference sources are made available in the reference section
vi Printed guides such as pathfinders, study guides and subject bibliography services are provided
vii Extensive bibliographic instruction is offered
viii Reference questions asked by the users and successfully answered by the reference librarian are maintained in a separate register
ix Suggestion box is provided in the reference section to improve the quality of services
x User feedback forms are provided in the reference section to improve the quality of service
xi Any other please specify
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27 Does your library provide Internet facility? Yes/No
28 If “Yes” how many systems are provided for Internet access? ……………………….
29 Purpose of providing internet facility in you library? (√) Yes No
i Document procurement (place order online)
ii Online public access catalogue
iii Access to e-journals/e-books
iv E-mail Messaging
v Any Other Services please specify
30 What are the steps undertaken for better use of internet centre in your library? (√)
Yes No
i Internet centre is kept open 24 hours
ii Internet centre is open from 8 am to 8 pm
iii Computer systems are updated and maintained
iv Log books are maintained to entry and exit of users
v Some systems are reserved for faculty & researchers separately
vi There are enough number of computer systems for students to use internet
vii Users are not permitted to use their own CD/Pen drive for downloading of information from the net
viii Any other please specify
31 Does your library system work under network environment? Yes No
32 If “yes” which type of network you have? (√)
i LAN
ii CAN
iii MAN
iv WAN
33 Whether you are using digital library software for digitization? Yes/No
34 If “Yes” which digital software you are using? Tick against the relevant
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(√) option
i Greenstone
ii E-print
iii Dspace
iv Any commercial software please mention
35 Does your organization have a copyright policy or intellectual property rights policy in place dealing with the provision of its resources in digital format?
Yes/ No
If “ Yes” and available on the web site, Please provide the URL:http//.............................
36 Whether your library adopted RFID technology? Yes/No
37 Whether your library has bar-coding facility? Yes/No
38 What methods do you use to collect the users feedback about the activities and programs offered in your library? ( √)
Tick against the relevant option
i Ask the users directly
ii Use checklist to collect opinion
iii Use observation and experiment analysis
iv Analyzing visitors register
v Conducting reference query analysis
vi Any other please specify
39 What measures do you use to have good interpersonal relationship with the users of the library? (√)
Tick against the relevant option
i Visit the users regularly and enquire about their requirements
ii Identify and fulfill their perceptions and expectations
iii Any other please specify
40. Give suggestion if any for improvement of library facilities and services. a. …………………………………………………………………………… b …………………………………………………………………………… c. ……………………………………………………………………………
Signature
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Appendices - IV From,
Chandrashekar J Research Scholar, Librarian, Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology Mysore-570010 Mobile : 9731960533 Mail: [email protected], [email protected]
To,
Dear Research Scholar,
Subject: Request to fill-in and Return the enclosed questionnaire, for research purpose.
Dear Sir/Madam. I have taken up a research study on the topic “Effectiveness of library
and information services to the researchers in VTU: A Study” under the guidance
of Dr. Adithya Kumari H., Associate Professor, University of Mysore, Mysore.
I Request you kindly to spare few minutes to respond to the enclosed
questionnaire for which act of kindness I shall be grateful to you. The data provided
by you will be kept confidential and used for research purpose only.
Thanking you, Sincerely (Chandrashekara J)
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“Effectiveness of Library and Information Services to the Researchers in VTU: A Study”
QUESTIONNAIRE (Research Scholars)
Please Note: Please fill the required information.
Ignore which is not applicable. Tick (√) in the appropriate column. Rate the necessary statements.
1 Name of the Respondent
2 Name of the Institution
3 Name of the Department
4 Age
5 Gender
6 E-mail ID
7 How often do you visit the library?
i Daily ii Twice a week
iii Weekly iv Fortnightly
v Once in a month vi Occasionally
8 Is the library working hours convenient for you? Yes/No
9 Please state the purpose of your visit to the library:
i To borrow books viii To use print journals
ii To refer books ix To use internet facility
iii To use E-journals x To read newspapers
iv To use E-books xi To use audio-visual resources
v To use back volumes of journals x To use Government publications
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vi To request for inter library loan xi Any others, please specify
vii To refer project report/ PhD thesis
10 In your opinion which of the following resources are effective in pursuing your research?
Very effective
Effective Somewhat effective
Ineffective Very ineffective
i Journals
ii Books
iii E-journals
iv E-books
v Abstracts & Indexing resources
vi Government publications
vii Thesis/ Dissertations/Projects
viii Patents/Standards
ix CD ROM databases
x Conference/ workshop/ seminars proceedings
xi Any other please specify………
11 How do you keep abreast of current developments in you research field?
Yes No
i Browsing journals
ii Browsing recent issues of abstracts
iii Conferences/seminars/workshop proceedings
iv Technical reports/ research reports
v Current awareness services
vi Personal communication/ lectures
vii Any other please specify
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12 Which are the following services do you find effective in your library in pursuing you research?
Very Ineffective
Ineffective Somewhat effective
Effective Very effective
i Literature search
ii Abstracting services
iii Current awareness services
iv Inter-library loan
v Any other please specify
13 How adequate are the following facilities in your library?
Very inadequate
Inadequate Somewhat adequate
Adequate Very adequate
i Printers
ii Scanners
iii Photocopiers
iv Computers
v Any other please specify
14 How adequate are the following physical facilities in your library?
Very inadequate
Inadequate Somewhat adequate
Adequate Very adequate
i Individuals study rooms
ii AV viewing rooms
iii Library display area
iv Furniture
v Lighting
vi Air conditioning
vii Seating
viii Provision of group study rooms
ix Adequacy of parking
x Any other please specify
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15 Do you use Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)? Yes/ No
16 Which are the following services do you find effective among computerized services offered by your library?
Not available
Very Ineffective
Ineffective Somewhat effective
Effective Very effective
i Issue & Return
ii Reservation of materials
iii OPAC search
iv E-mail notification
v Article alert services
vi Table of contents services
vii New arrivals lists
viii Any others please specify
17 Among the following library web site details, which one do you find effective in following website services in your library?
Not at all
Less frequently
Quite frequently
Frequently Very frequently
i Your library website provides accurate information
ii Your library website provides useful information
iii Your library website provides high quality information
iv Is your library information on the web site is relevant to you?
v Your library instructional
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website has clear instruction
vi Your library provide website like to Institutional repository
18 Do you use internet facility in your library? Yes/No
19 According to you, what are measures to be taken to increase the effectiveness in the use of internet in you library?
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
i Internet centre is kept open 24 hours
ii Internet centre is open from 8 am to 8 pm
iii Computer systems are updated and maintained
iv Users are permitted to use their own pen drive/ CDs for downloading information from the net
v Some systems are reserved for researchers separately
vi Any other please specify…
20 State the extent of use of journals for your work Yes No
i Are the subscribed journals useful for your study?
ii Are the journals well organized?
iii Are current journals issued overnight?
iv Does institution subscribe for e-journals?
v Do you have availability of printed periodical indexes?
vi Is there subject-wise arrangement of bound volumes of journals?
21 Among the following measures which are effective in satisfying your needs?
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
i Does the library display the current journals regularly?
ii Does e-journals variety available for your work?
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iii Does e-journals suitable for your work?
iv Arrival of journals in time is ensured
v Any other please specify
22 Which of the following e-journals do you use? Yes No
i IEEE
ii ASME
iii ASCE
iv Science Direct
v Springer
vi EBSCO Business source Elite
vii McGraw Hill’s Access Engineering
viii J-Gate
ix Any other please specify
23 Which of the following measures will increase the effectiveness of book collection in your library?
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
i Are the books in your institution useful for your study?
ii Is your library collection up-to-date?
iii Are the books well organized in your library
iv Are the new arrival are regularly displayed
v Are the books arranged subjects wise?
vi Does your library subscribe for e-books?
vii Any other please specify
24 In Your opinion, which of the following methods will increase the effectiveness of reference service your
Very Ineffective
Ineffective Somewhat effective
Effective Very effective
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library?
i Centralized location & visibility of the reference desk
ii OPAC is nearer to reference desk
iii Reference librarian in charge has good communication skill
iv Current and up-to-date reference sources are made available
v Reference questions asked by the users are successfully answered by the reference librarian are maintained in a separate register
vi Any other please specify
25 What is your overall assessment about the effectiveness of your library in meeting your information needs?
Please check only one response
i Very effectively
ii Effectively
iii Somewhat effectively
iv Ineffective
v Very ineffective
26 Does your library inform you about the latest publications/articles in your subject area that have been received by the library? Yes/No
27 Do you get most of the articles/documents required by you from your library collection?
Please check only one response
i Always
ii Frequently
iii Most of the time
iv Occasionally
v Hardly ever
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28 Which of the following methods used to promote the use of library resources and services
Yes No
i User orientation programs are organized regularly
ii Special invited lectures on different occasion by resource persons are arranged
iii Library events/programs ect., are regularly displayed on notice board
iv Visitors book for comments on the library is maintained and comments/suggestions if any are considered
v Suggestion boxes/user feedback forms are provided for improvement of the library at the key locations of thee library and the suggestion/feedback made are considered
vi Table of content service
vii Provide list of relevant web sites
viii Any other please specify
29 In your opinion, which of the following method of library staff will increase the effectiveness in getting required in you library?
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
i Willingness to help users
ii Readiness to respond to users
iii Library staff have sound ICT skills
iv Library staff install confidence in providing current awareness service
v Library staff have good communication skills
vi Provide services at the promised time
vii Keep users well informed
viii Any other please specify
30 In your opinion which of the following reasons are contributing to the effectiveness of your library?
Very Ineffective
Ineffective Somewhat effective
Effective Very effective
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i Providing quality service to users
ii Library utilization for higher duration by users
iii Maximum user motivation
iv Good Co-operation between users and library staff
V Increase in library visits by the users
vi Any other please specify
31. Give suggestions, if any, for improvement of library facilities and services in your library. a. …………………………………………………………………………… b …………………………………………………………………………… c. ……………………………………………………………………………
Signature
Researcher