Use of library resources and services by the students of dev samaj college for women & DAV College for Women, Ferozepur, Punjab: A comparative study

Abstract

The main purpose behind this study was to determine the awareness and utilization of library resources by library users of Dev Samaj College for Women (DSCW) and DAV College for Women (DAVCW), Ferozepur Punjab, India. In this study, a descriptive survey method was used, using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. 125 library users were selected randomly from DSCW and DAVCW and managed by a questionnaire, of which 106 (86.22%) questionnaires were completed and returned. The research questionnaires were analyzed by the frequency counts and simple percentages. The findings showed that the users of DSCW Library use more books/e-books, journal/e-journals, newspapers/magazines, and Internet/computer. Based on the findings, recommendations are given to improve the quality of library services and increase the use of library resources.