Source of Availability and Accessibility of Information and The Use of Library Services in the Affiliated Colleges of Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu
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By taking the survey from the 68 affiliated colleges of MKU, we have gained insight into the various facilities provided by the colleges and the university. We can also be aware of the books, journals, magazines, and internet sources available in various colleges, which can be helpful to other colleges in developing their library infrastructures. 43.83% respondents visited the library daily. The audiovisual aids were used by 26.8% of the respondents. The book bank facility has been used by 76% of respondents, among whom 53.43% were fully satisfied with its performance. According to the survey conducted among respondents, UGC-INFLIBNET ranked first among the e-resources. 83% of the respondents benefited from the textbook, magazines, and journals for their research. Twenty-four per cent of respondents have used serial materials on a daily basis. Respondents are highly satisfied with the overall library resources
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