Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
(M.P)
2012-2013
Supervisor Submitted by
Anjali Patil Umrav Singh
Lecturer, D.A.V.V, M.L.I.Sc. Student
Indore (MP)
CHAPTER-1
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Need of present study
1.3. Objectives
1.4. Review of Literature
1.5. Scope and Limitation
1.6. Hypothesis
1.7. Methodology
1.8. Plan of work
1.9. Definition of terms
1.10. References
1.11. Data Analysis:
1.12. Data Interpretation
CHAPTER-2
2.5 References
CHAPTER-3
Introduction
CHAPTER- 4
CHAPTER-5
5.1. Finding
5.2. Conclusion
5.3. Suggestion
5.5. Questionnaire
Declaration
Acknowledgement
Expressing gratitude is a difficult task and words often fall short of reflecting
ones feeling. It is my proud privilege, to do so and I undertake this opportunity with
almost sincerity.
I am thankful to the god for his blessing, which gave me strength, good health
to complete my work.
Date:
Place: Umrav Singh
List of Tables
No. Name of table Page no.
1 Institute Wise Response 30
2 Gender wise Distribution of Respondents 31
3 Your age falls in 32
4 Books you prefer to read 33
5 Effective technique of Reading 34
6 Place for Reading in College 35
7 Available Facilities 36
8 Do you Prefer for reading in college 37
9 Benefit do you feel of reading 38
10 Prefer to read in Newspaper 39
11 Are you Habitual reader 40
12 Types of topics in magazines attracts you 41
13 How do you want to study 42
14 Problems in Reading book 43
15 Comfortable in Reading 44
16 This services is hampering of reading habits 45
17 Satisfied with the physical facilities of the library 46
18 Behavior and skill of library staff 47
19 Frequency of using Library 48
20 Use of Subject Related books in Library 49
21 Subject related book available in library 50
22 Collection you want to your Library 51
23 IT Increase the Reading Habit 52
24 Search by Computer 53
25 IT is best for Reading Habit 54
26 Improvement of Library Services 55
List Graphs
Chapter: 1
Introduction
1.1. Introduction:
In Reading habit we get two words reading and habits. Reading is an action of a
person who reads and habits is a product of this action or learning. Like all other habits,
the habits or reading in an individual develops during the course of time. Smith and
Robinson defined Reading as an active attempt on the part of reader to understand
writers message . Devarajan defines reading as an art of interpreting printed and
written works. Nowadays, a common allegation is raised that the reading habits is
decreasing. It is true that if we go to the reading room of a library, we find most of the
seats are dusty. It is really a matter of concern. So, I made a plan to study the reading
habits of the library and information science students. The purpose of the study is to the
reading babies of the library and information science student.
Reading is a precise process. It involves exact, detailed, sequential perception and
identification of letters, words, spelling patterns and large language units. More simply
stated, reading is a psycholinguistic guessing game. It involves an interaction between
thoughts and language. Efficient reading does not result from precise perception and
identification of all elements, but from skill in selecting the fewest, most productive cues
necessary to produce guesses which are right the first time. The ability to anticipate that
which has not been seen, of course, is vital in reading, just as the ability to anticipate.
What has not yet been heard is betel in listening. Today, the reading has social, academic,
economical and survival significance, because democracy of a country can survive when
people at large have reading competence. Reading is always a means to an end and not
an end in itself. Further, reading is the process of using over eyes our mind to
understand the literal as well as the hidden meaning of what the writer was attempting to
convey. Therefore, reading gives both power, and pleasure with understanding, by
reading the material as a unfired whole, by which one can expand the frontiers of
knowledge and scholarship.
There are different modes of reading viz. Comprehension, Interpretation, Criticism and
Reflexive reading. There are different methods of reading as well. The prominent ones
are method of Speed Reading, Sustained silent reading and slow reading. Habit is a
tendency or inclination towards an action or condition, which by reading becomes easy.
Spontaneous, or even unconscious, or an action/regular series of action, or a condition so
included. Reading Habit is a psychological aspect. It is developed during a course of
time as a part of personality of an individual. Reading Habit is the only enjoyment in
which there is alloy and it never lasts, even when all other pleasures fade out. Every
library professional must know the reading habits of its users. Reading habit has been an
area of active interest among the library professionals.
1.3. Objectives:
This study reports the results of a survey of Library and Information Science
students addressing this question. The objectives were to determine:
The study is limited to the students of the LIS Student DAVV Indore colleges
(M.P.). The sample was selected through the purposive method of questionnaire.
For this study it was decided to cover BLISc, MLISc. And MPhil Students.
DAVV Indore Colleges.(M.P).
1.6. Hypothesis:
1.7. Methodology:
To collect the data a questionnaire was designed containing the questions relating
to the reading habits. The questionnaire was distributed among the respondents in
their classrooms during the vacant periods. Every question was explained to the
student for their better understanding. The questionnaire method has been used.
Accordingly the questionnaire was distributed among 83 students of School of
library and information science, IPS(Academy), Sri aurobindo institute of
technology & management science, Govt. Jija bai PG College, Govt. M.L.B.PG.
College, Indore (M.P.).
1.8. Plan of work:
The present works consist of five chapters brief details of which are as follows:
1. Chapter - 1st : Its deals with Introduction, Need of the present study , objectives
of the study ,Review of literature, methodology, plan of work, definition of the
terms ,Scope & limitations of the study.
2. Chapter - 2nd : In this chapter main focus on the Reading Habits: Meaning,
Changing Reading Habit,
1.9. Definition:
The proposal writer must define all the important variable includes in study in
operational terms. These definitions provide a good background with which the
researcher approaches the problem. It is not easy to define the term information
precisely. It has many aspects by nature. According to the mathematical theory of
information, the amount of information in a message is related to the probability ratio
o9f the message. Information may be defined as data of value to decision-making.
Information Is the data which can be transmitted between individuals, can detach
individuals
By The Oxford Dictionary, (2003).
1.10 . References:
1. Apeji, Eadeche.2009. Developing Reading habits and skills in schools. Library
Herals .Vol.47. No.1
3.
4. Partha, Sarathi Modal. 2008. Reading habits of teenagers in bardwan town:A
study.IASLIC Bulletin.Vol.53(2) p:199-123.
12. Mokhtari, Kouider.2009. The Impact of internet and television use on the reading
habits and practices o f collages.Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 52(7)
16. Nathanson,Steven, John Pruslow nad Roberta Levitt.2008. The reading habits and
literacy attitudes of Inservice and prospecti teachers.Vol.59(4); p:313-
321.http://jte.sagepub.com.(Access time.2:Pm 04.04.2013.)
17. Nor Shahriza, Abdul Karim, Amelia Hasan .2006. Reading habits and attitude in
the digital age. The Electronic Library. Vol. 25 No. (3);p:285-298.
(Access time 2:45 04.04.2013) www.emeraldinsight.com
18. Md, Sohail and Andleeb Alvi.2011. READING HABITS AMONG THE USERS
OF DELHI PUBLIC LIBRARY, NEW DELHI: A SURVEY. BJIS, Marlia (SP),
Vol.5, No. (4);p.69-87. http://www.marilia (Access time 3:50PM 04.04.2013)
19. S. M. Shafi and Fayaz Ahmad Loan .2011. Reading Habits among College
Students of Kashmir across Genders. TRIM 6 (2) Jul shafi_sm@rediffmail.com
(Access time 4:PM 15.03.2013).
21. Ofodu Graceful Onovughe.2012. Internet Use and Reading Habits of Higher
Institution Students. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and
Policy Studies (JETERAPS). 3(1);p:11-15 (ISSN:2141-6990).
www.jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org (Access time 4:45 PM 19.03.2013).
Data analysis have based on statistical method, tabulation work and graphical
presentation of data. Data analysis Simple statistical method is used. This study
used different kinds of variables. Each variable is classified by category of
profile details (age, location, gender, other data) etc.
Chapter-2
2.1 History of Reading Habits
2.5 Reference
It is hard that most of the youth of today is not seriously interested in reading books.
Actually they don't have the time and patience to read. They would rather prefer to waste
their valuable time in unwanted activities, rather than going through the books. Another
reason for the decline in the reading habit is that youngsters can't afford to buy the
exorbitantly priced book they prefer cheaper means of entertainment even the schools
don't encourage reading amongst student. However, some youngster still believes that
reading books is the best means of entertainment and pleasure. avoid young reading like
books on self-improvement because book help in shaping their overall personalities,
books help in shaping their overall personalities books are a great source of valuable
human being Gillian opined that the introduction of electronic media and the internet had
greatly reduced reading by students, Gillian, who is also a renowned psychologist ,said
broad cultural factors discourage healthy reading habit " Our approach is not based on
thinking, but on affiliations . Sentiments & emotions" he added .he said another reason
material. He said the material available was expensive and beyond the reason of common
reader.
As education is steadily penetrating, an ever increasing number of people, its quality and
the standard have been witnessing a gradual decline. Except for the product of leading
institutions, a good number of course. This is one of the major complaints of most of the
employers all over the world, to compete globally, we need to stress on the quality of
education as well, and otherwise the army of education and unemployed will only swell
in number. Another disturbing trend globally is the decline of reading habit with the
popularization of television. Reading habit is very important to keep up to date and
acquire knowledge. It also teaches patience and improves the comprehension and
analytical skill.
2.5. References:-
1.Mondal, Dilip Kumar and Sinha, Rita.2011. Role of college libraries for the qualitative
improvement of Higher education. IASLIC Bulletin. 56(2).
2. Sudha, S.T. and Harinarayana, N.S.2008. Reading skills: Prospects Issues and
challenges. SRELS Journal of information management 45(1):101-110
Chapter-3
3.1. Introduction of college and institute of Library and information
science Courses.
he University has its administrative offices and some residential quarters on Rabindra
Nath Tagore Marg in Indore, known as the Nalanda Campus. The Takshashila Campus
on Khandwa Road is an extension campus with all its teaching facilities. All the
University Teaching Departments (UTDs) are on the Takshashila Campus.
The policy change of 1990-91 i.e. globalization and liberalization of the Indian Economy
has created a demand for high skilled technical and managerial manpower. The
University, thus in 1990-91 diversified its courses and programmes and introduced many
innovative programs to fulfill the needs of the emerging economy on self supporting
basis. This has changed the structure of the University, which now has 35 University
Teaching Departments (UTDs) and Centres for providing in-campus teaching and
research facilities to almost 9000 students every year. University has a wide range of
courses spanning across 16 faculties. The University has 244 regular and 80 contractual
teaching employees. With 480 regular non-teaching employees on the roll and 600 non-
teaching employees on the daily wage basis, the University is putting all its efforts to
ensure smooth functioning of the entire system. The vacancies in the regular faculty
positions are being met by contractual appointments and visiting lecturers.
The University in addition to its teaching departments, boasts 270 Govt., Govt. aided and
private institutes as affiliated colleges, which serve around 1,60,000 students ever year.
University is now recognized as a brand name for our diversified course structure. This
diversified course structure has even motivated some of the private investors to spend in
higher Education in the city. In the recent times, Indore district has emerged as a hub of
Higher education in the state
Library Science:
1. B.L.I.Sc. 10
1. Year of Establishment.
2. 1956.
3. Principal Dr. Usha Krishanan.
The college occupies an area of nearly 13 acres with a built up area of more than 50,000
sq. feet. The college began with a modest strength of 28 which has now reached the
strength of more than 2500 with the faculties like arts, commerce, science, home science
and library science.
The college has acquired the basic infrastructure and is committed to develop an
institution that can be ranked as a college of excellence with specialized career- oriented
courses. The orientation is towards making it an autonomous college with all necessary
facilities for students training with a view to make them confident, dynamic and well
prepared to meet the national and global challenges.
The college has facilities like computer training for all faculties and specific training for
students like bachelor in Library and information science, Computer application,
Biochemistry, Biotechnology ,Bio-informatics, Office management, Tax-procedure,
0pharmaceutical chemistry etc. Post graduate courses in Dance, Instrumental Music,
Drawing and Painting are the special features of the college. Fine arts departments
promote art and culture keeping in view the global standards.
DEGREE COURSE
Chapter- 4
Data Collection and Analysis
4.Data collection:
The descriptive survey method is used for data collection in Five Library Science
collages. Purposive sampling technique and questionnaire tool is used for data collection.
MS Excel is used for data interpretation and graphical representation of data. Total (83)
questionnaires are distributed in Following colleges and institution.
All the students, to whom the questionnaire was given, have returned the filled in
questionnaire. As such the response to the questionnaire is 100% percent
It is found that maximum numbers of the responses received are from the girl students
with a total of 64% percent. And boys 19% responded to the questionnaire
4.3. Your age falls in:
The students responded to the questionnaire have been studied on the basis of the Age
wise. The replies received have been presented in Table-3.
Table-03
Your age falls in
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
0-21 3(3.61%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 4(6.02%) 5(6.02%) 17(21.69%)
21-40 37(44.58%) 3(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 6(7.23%) 13(15.66%) 63(74.70%)
44-50 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%)
50-60
Total 83(100%)
This table show, It is found that maximum number of respondent considers that Student
74.70% student (21-40) Age 21.71% student, Only 3.61% student (44-50) age group.
4.4. Books you prefer to read:-
Different students like different type of reading material. Every student has a unique
choice. Some are different reading material given in the following table, which is used by
students.
Table-04
What kind of books you prefer to read
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Fiction 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 5(6.02%) 13(15.66%)
Biography 34(40.96%) 1(1.20%) 4(4.82%) 7(8.43%) 12(14.46%) 58(69.88%)
Educationa
l book 2(2.41%) 5(6.02%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 10(12.05%)
Other 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%)
Total 83(100%)
From this table, we come to know that the maximum users prefer Biography with the
69.88% and 15.66% student Fiction but only half percent of the users prefer educational
books, Only 2.41% student other type reading material.
This table show, it is found that maximum number of respondent considers that
Discussion and Seminar is the most effective technique for reading with the 46.99%
percent, followed by the lectures in the class rooms. Here it is interesting to note that as
many as 21% percent of the students prefer guided true and 18.07% student online
Learning 13.25% student Exhibitions Lectures for their reading purpose.
Table-06
How many hours do you spend on reading text books everyday at your home
AUROBIND OLD NEW
DAVV IPS O GDC GDC TOTAL
0-1 11(13.25% 4(4.82% 15(18.07% 39(46.99%
hours ) ) 9(10.84%) ) )
2-3 27(32.53% 3(3.61% 39(46.99%
hours ) ) 5(6.02%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) )
4-5 2(2.41%
hours 1(1.20%) ) 3(3.61%)
6-7 1(1.20%
hours 1(1.20%) ) 2(2.41%)
Total 83(100%)
This tabel show, We consider that the maximum users prefer the reading of text book
within 0-1 hours with the 46.99% percent and the percentage of 2-3 hours is 46.99%
percent users give 4-5 hours on the text book 3.61% percent users give more than 6-7
hours on the text book, but only 2.41% percent student.
Table-07
What are the facilities available in your college for reading
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Reading
room 16(19.28%) 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) 4(4.82%) 29(34.94%)
Library 21(25.30%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 11(13.25%) 38(45.78%)
Computer 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) 12(14.46%)
any other 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%)
Total 83(100%)
This table show, we come to know that the 45.94% student considers that the Library
in their college, 34.94% student Reading rook facility, 14.46% student Computer facility.
Only 4.81% students satisfy with the other facility in Library.
Users satisfy with the other facility like, study room, reference service etc.
Table-08
Which place do you prefer for reading in college
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Garden 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 14(16.87%)
library 19(22.89%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 8(9.64%) 30(36.14%)
Class
room 11(13.25%) 5(6.02%) 6(7.23%) 7(8.43%) 29(34.94%)
Computer
lab. 6(7.23%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 10(12.05%)
Total 83(100%)
This table show, we come to know that the maximum users prefer the library for reading
with the 36.14% percent and 34.94% percent student considers the Class room is also
good place for reading but only 16.87% and 12.05% percent student prefer garden . Use
of computer lab is very low it means either sufficient computers not available in their
colleges or the students are not interested to use of computer. Only 12.5% percent users
prefer other place for reading.
This table show, we come to know that the maximum users prefer the library for reading
with the 74.70% and 12.05% % student considers the Improve your Creativity is also,
only 9.64%% and 3.61% student prefer Any other Place specify for reading.
This table show , we can consider that the maximum users prefer the news of Local news
31.33%, 26.51% student news and movies and sports with the 20.45% and 15.66% , We
can say form this observation, interest of the users are very low in the Political and
Economical news in the news paper. Only 6.02% percent of total users prefer local news
in the newspaper, which is very least percent.
Table-11
Are you habitual Reader
AUROBIND OLD NEW
DAVV IPS O GDC GDC TOTAL
30(36.14% 5(6.02% 14(16.87% 52(62.65%
Yes ) ) 3(3.61%) ) )
10(12.05% 5(6.02%
No ) ) 5(6.02%) 7(8.43%) 4(4.82%) 4(37.35%)
83(100%)
This table show, we come to know that the maximum student62.66% yes, but the
37.35% student are No,
This table show, we come to know that the maximum users prefer the Jocks related
topics in the magazines 40.96% and 26.51% sports but the other topics like Cartoon,
19.28% only 13.25% percent student like other type of topics such as Movies,. so we
can concluded that the Jocks related topics are more liking by the users.
Table-13
How do you want to study
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Self study 30(36.14%) 4(4.82%) 4(4.82%) 5(6.02%) 13(15.66%) 56(67.47%)
Taught by
teacher 9(10.84%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 16(19.28%)
By companions 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 9(10.84%)
through
coaching 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%)
Any other
(Please specify)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the maximum users prefer Self Study with
the 67.47% and 19.28% Tought by teacher 10.84% student by Companions, Only 2.41%
student thought coaching It means mostly users want to do self study.
Table-14
Have you faced any problems in reading books
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Lack of time 18(21.69%) 6(7.23%) 3(3.61%) 8(9.64%) 9(10.84%) 44(53.01%)
Less
information 4(4.82%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 10(12.05%)
Number of
books 9(10.84%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 8(9.64%) 20(24.10%)
Language
Problem 9(10.84%) 9(10.84%)
Total 83(100%)
From this table, we come to know that the maximum users face the problem of the lake
of the time with the 53.01%.6 and the problem of Number of books is also faced by the
users with the 24.10% . Other problems like, Less information , Language Problum From
the observation we consider that the mostly users consider that the main problem is the
Language Problem.
From the above table, we come to know that the maximum users prefer the Home is best
place for reading with 62.65% of total student 16.86% student Central library But only
9.64% student Department library 8.43% student Class room, Only 2.41% student Any
other places prefer Central and Departmental library and 14.5 percent users prefer class
room for reading. It means we should be work on this side and motivate the users for
using Library
4.16. This services is hampering of reading habits:
Student comes in the library for collect the reading material, which is related to their
study purpose. But some services put the negative effect on their study. Some services
are given in the following table.
Table-16
Which service is hampering the reading habits
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Improper
collection of
library 26(31.33%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 5(6.02%) 37(44.58%)
Unawareness
of collection 6(7.23%) 1(1.20%) 7(8.43%) 11(13.25%) 25(30.12%)
Lack of users
education 6(7.23%) 4(4.82%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 17(20.48%)
Lack of
trained staff 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we consider that the 44.58% student hampering of improper
collection of library and 30.12% userawarness of collection 20.48% student Lack of user
education. Only 4.82%, it affected by the untrained users and staff also.
4.17. Satisfied with the physical facilities of the library:
The collection of library is creating an image of library. But the other facilities also
necessary for the use of library that is, timing, furniture etc. we want to know that the
how many students satisfy with their library facilities.
Table-17
Are you satisfied with the physical facilities of the Library
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Timing 20(24.10%) 5(6.02%) 5(6.02%) 4(4.82%) 7(8.43%) 41(49.40%)
Furniture 5(6.02%) 1(1.20%) 6(7.23%) 6(7.23%) 18(21.69%)
Public
facility 5(6.02%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 9(10.84%)
Natural
facility 10(12.05%) 1(1.20%) 4(4.82%) 15(18.07%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the maximum users satisfy with the Timing
of the library and 49.40% percent of users satisfy with the furniture 21.69% and , natural
facility, and public facility are very low 18.07% and 10.84% So we concluded lake of
other facilities of the library is put the effect on the use of library.
4.18. Behavior and skill of library staff:
Student use the library for their reading purpose. But the behavior of library staff also
affected the user of library. We want to know that how many users satisfy with the
behavior of the library staff.
Table-18
How is the behavior and skill of library staff
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Excellen
t 2(2.41%) 5(6.02%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 9(10.84%) 18(21.69%)
Good 20(24.10%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 4(4.82%) 27(32.53%)
Poor 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 8(9.64%) 2(2.41%) 15(18.07%)
Average 13(15.66%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 19(22.89%)
Very
Good 4(4.82%) 4(4.82%)
Total 83(100%)
From this table, we come to know the behavior of the library staff. We can say that the
maximum users consider that the Behavior and skill of library staff is Good with the
32.53% percent but the half of these percent show that the Excellent Behavior of the
library staff. So we can say by the personal view that the library staff is provides good
services.
4.19. Satisfied with reading materials in library:
Use of Library is depending on the arrangement of the library. When a users comes in the
library, than he want that he find quick information and save their time. So we want to
know that mostly users satisfy which type of reading material.
Table-19
Are you satisfied with reading materials in library
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Collection of
interest 8(9.64%) 5(6.02%) 2(2.41%) 5(6.02%) 1(1.20%) 21(25.30%)
Quality of
collection 14(16.87%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 20(24.10%)
Arrangement
of collection 10(12.05%) 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 3(3.61%) 13(15.66%) 31(37.35%)
Guidelines
for searching 8(9.64%) 3(3.61%) 11(13.25%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the 37.35% student satisfy with the
Arrangement of collection and 25.30% student satisfy with Collection of interest 24.10%
and 13.25% student satisfy with the Quality Collection and Guideline of searching of
collection respectively. It means we should take the Arrangement of collection for
increasing the reading habit.
4.20.Frequency of using Library:
Student use the library for their study and other educational purpose. We want to know
that the frequency of using library by the student.
Table-20
Frequency of using Library
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Daily 10(12.05%) 5(6.02%) 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 11(13.25%) 34(40.96%)
One in two
days 8(9.64%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 3(3.61%) 14(16.87%)
One in week 14(16.87%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 21(25.30%)
Occasionally 8(9.64%) 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 14(16.87%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table we consider that the 40.96% student use the library one in Daily
25.30% student use of library One in week and 16.87% and 16.87% student One and
two days & Occasionally. By the Personal view, we can say that the Daily frequency of
using library should be increased the Reading habits.
4.21. Subject related book available in library:
When users come in the library, they use different type of reading material. Some time
they want to read at library and some time taking their home. We want to know that,
student prefer which type to uses of books in the library.
Table-21
Are the books related to your subject available in library, if yes, how do you make use of them
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Reading in the
library itself 9(10.84%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 22(26.51%)
Taking to your
home 15(18.07%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 10(12.05%) 32(38.55%)
Reading in class
itself 12(14.46%) 4(4.82%) 6(7.23%) 1(1.20%) 23(27.71%)
any other (Please
specify) 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 6(7.23%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the maximum users taking the books their
home with the 38.55% student 27.71% student Reading in class itself But 26.51%
student Reading in the library itself only 7.23% student like reading in the any other
(Please specify)
Table-22
Which type of collection you want to your library
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Reference books 12(15.66%) 5(6.02%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 27(32.53%)
Subject related
material 22(26.51%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 5(6.02%) 29(34.94%)
Periodicals 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 12(14.46%)
Other material 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 6(7.23%) 15(18.07%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we consider that the maximum users want to subject related
material in the library with the 34.94% 32.53% student Subject related material but
32.53% Refrance book only 18.07% Student prefer reference books observe that the
mostly users dont know the proper use of Subject related material.
4.23.Search by Computer:
Student wants more and current information. With the help of computer they full fill their
current information need. Student search different type of reading material with the help
of the computer. Some are the reading material given in the following table.
Table-23
. If yes, then which type of reading material you search in computer
OLD NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC GDC TOTAL
Current
information 17(20.48%) 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 12(14.46%) 37(44.58%)
Subject
related
information 16(19.28%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 20(24.10%)
Project
related 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 2(2.41%) 7(8.43%) 1(1.20%) 18(21.69%)
Other
material 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 8(9.64%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the maximum users search the current
information by the computer with the 44.58% The percent of subject related search is
nearest of them. 26.10% student search other type of information. We concluded that the
percentage of the project information and other information is low then current and
subject related information.
From the above table, we come to know that the mostly users consider that the IT is best
for reading habit because it prefer current and different type of information with the
39.76% and 33.73% respectively. 14.46% and 12.05% student prefer IT is save the time
and easy to use. We can say that IT is the best way for the reading.
Table-25
Do you think the use of IT is Increase your reading habit
NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO OLD GDC GDC TOTAL
Yes 40(48.19%) 10(12.05%) 5(6.02%) 10(12.05%) 17(20.48%) 82(98.80%)
No 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%)
Total 83(100%)
From the above table, we come to know that the mostly users consider that the IT is
Increase your reading habits 98.80% student Yes it increase the reading habits . Only
1.20% student No, By the Personal view, we can say that the It is the increased the
Reading habits.
From the above table, we observe that the 16.87% percent users gave suggestion for
improvement of Library Services, but 83.13 %%) users have not responded and did not
give any suggestion for the improvement of Library services.
Chapter 5
5.1. Finding
5.2. Suggestion
5.3. Conclusion
Appendix: Bibliography
Questionnaire
5.1 Findings:
Based on the analysis and discussions made in the previous chapters, the following are
the findings on the A study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city. The
study finds that the Library and web site is seen as an increasingly important reading
source. Significant differences exist between academic programs and types of reading
materials and reading resources particularly use the Library and web sites. Some
differences in reading habits and attitudes were also observed between male and female
participants. Many findings are come under the investigation, these are as follows:
1. Out of 83 student of library and information science, 64(64%) of total student are
Female.
3. More than 39(46.99%) percent student use Reading technique discussion and
seminars.
4. The majority of many hours are spend on the books in a day 0-1 daily i.e.
39(46.99%)
6. More than 30(36.16) student prefer to red in library The maximum student prefer
to reading Library i.e. 30(36.14%).
8. The maximum student read Local news news paper to read 26(31.33%).
11. More than 34(40.96%) student of all institute are prefer to reading student Jocks
13. The 44(53.01%). student face the problem of Reading Lack of time.
18. 27(32.53%). student attitude and behavior and skill of library staff are good.
21. The maximum student subject related book in library Taking your
home.i.e.32(38.55%).
22. The maximum student prefer for reading material in library Reference
book.i.e.27(32.53%).
25. The maximum student best way of reading habits It prefer Current information
i.e.33(39.76%).
5.2. Suggestion:
The innovative and resourceful teachers librarian can think of umpteen numbers of
activities to promote book reading and instill a constructive attitude for reading in
users. Lack of time and administrative pressure of managing a library, in many
cases with little or no help, are often the only hindrance to a wealth of reading
inspiring in the Library and information science college in Indore city. No doubt,
reading is a skill that make the librarians so important even in the era of information
technology. Reading habit plays a vital role I the mental growth and development of
an individual. Though these can be better inculcated in the childhood, but these can
be developed in the later stage of life too. The responsibility of developing reading
habits lies with the trio of parents. One of these can be by asking the questions to
the students from the books He/she is returning to the library after reading. If
answers are correct, there must be some incentive. The utility of library collection
will also increase as a byproduct by this method.
22. 1.Mondal, Dilip Kumar and Sinha, Rita.2011. Role of college libraries for the
qualitative improvement of Higher education. IASLIC Bulletin. 56(2).
23. Sudha, S.T. and Harinarayana, N.S.2008. Reading skills: Prospects Issues and
challenges. SRELS Journal of information management 45(1):101-110
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