Exploring Social Networking Site Utilization Among Library Users at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru: A Study

Kamble, Laxmi Yallappa and Bankapur, Vinayak Exploring Social Networking Site Utilization Among Library Users at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru: A Study. Delhi Library Association, 2024, vol. 62, n. 4, pp. 565-579. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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This study examines the preferences of the respondents, usage patterns and perceptions of Social Networking Sites (SNSs). The observations suggest that smartphones are one of the most preferred devices for accessing SNS, mainly due to their portability and flexibility. Although the principal purpose of SNSs are private messaging, entertainment, and education, however, encounters such as network issues and privacy concerns continue to exist. The users generally consign a high-level value on global connectivity and customized privacy settings, and also expect relatively high expectations of library services delivered via SNSs. Some of the propositions for improving the users’ experience include arranging in order of security and privacy procedures, improving network infrastructure, personalizing functionality, and fostering relationships with academic institutions.

Item type:	Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords:	Social Networking sites, Library Users, YouTube, Agriculture University, Library, Bangaluru
Subjects:	L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user:	Laxmi Yallappa Kamble
Date deposited:	06 Mar 2025 10:31
Last modified:	06 Mar 2025 10:31
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46456

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