Usage of Digital Resources on Information Seeking Behavior in Public Libraries in North Karnataka
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- 1. Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
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- 1. Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
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The present study on the usage of digital resources on information-seeking behaviour in public libraries was conducted through a survey distributed to 650 participants, with 612 responses received. Statistical analysis conducted using Microsoft Excel yielded several key insights. Most users spent time, 60.62% hold a bachelor’s degree, 64.49%, and Google emerged as the most frequently used search engine, favoured by 86.77% of users. The findings highlight that students are the primary users, viewing libraries as valuable spaces for learning and making productive use of time through access to e-resource materials. The public library is the best place for users to learn new things and spend valuable time, according to public library users and their positive opinions of the digital tools and reading materials.
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