Use of Social Networking Sites by Library Users: A Case Study in the Field of Agricultural Sciences

Kamble, Laxmi Yallappa and Bankapur, Vinayak M. Use of Social Networking Sites by Library Users: A Case Study in the Field of Agricultural Sciences. IASLIC, 2024, vol. 69, n. 04, pp. 243-251. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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The study investigates how library users at the Agricultural University in Dharwad, Karnataka use social networking sites, using a survey with a structured questionnaire and random sampling, with data analyzed through SPSS, and finds that most users rely on WhatsApp, YouTube, and Telegram to connect with family and friends and for online learning, while also expecting services such as library newspaper updates and book-return SMS alerts through SNS, however they face challenges like technical issues, hacking fears, and health concerns, and the study offers original insights to help librarians integrate social media services based on user needs.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Library users; Library services; Expectations; Social Networking sites (SNSs); Communication; University; Dharwad; Karnataka.
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user: Laxmi Yallappa Kamble
Date deposited: 28 Nov 2025 08:52
Last modified: 28 Nov 2025 08:52
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47376

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