Reading Habits Orignal Data

A Study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city.
(M.P)
Dissertation submitted to the Partial Fulfillment the Degree of Master

of Library and Information Science Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya,
Indore
2012-2013
Supervisor Submitted by
Anjali Patil Umrav Singh
Lecturer, D.A.V.V, M.L.I.Sc. Student
Indore (MP)
School of library and Information science
Central Library Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (M.P.)

CONTENTS
Declaration
Certificate
Acknowledgement
List of Tables
List of Graphs
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
2.1 Reading Habits: Meaning
2.2 Changing Reading Habit
2.3 Reason of Changing Reading Habit
2.4 Increasing effect of Information Technology
2.5 References
CHAPTER-3
Introduction
3.1 School of library science.
3.2 IPS Academy.
3.3 Aurobindo institute of Technology & management science.
3.4 Govt. Jija bhai PG Collage.
3.5 Govt. M.L.B. PG Collage.
CHAPTER- 4
4.1. Data Collection and Analysis
CHAPTER-5
5.1. Finding
5.2. Conclusion
5.3. Suggestion
5.4. Appendix: Bibliography
5.5. Questionnaire
Declaration
I declare that the dissertation entitled A Study of reading habits among

LIS students of Indore city.(M.P) is original piece of research work done
by me. I have specified by means of references from where the information
has been taken the present work is completely original to the best of my
knowledge and not being used by any other person.
Date: / /2013 Umrav Singh

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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that is a regular student of M.L.I.Sc., in School of Library

and Information Science, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. He worked
on A Study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city.(M.P)
This is her original work done under my guidance.
Place: Indore Ms .Anjali Patil

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Central Library
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya,
Indore
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.
Many people have contributed directly or indirectly to the successful

completion of this dissertation. First, I would like to offer my heartiest gratitude to my
guide respected Miss Anjali Patil, Lecture of school of Lib.& inf. Sc. Central library,
D.A.V.V. Indore for his invaluable guidance and ever ready support in successful
completing this dissertation in stipulated time. I own my thanks to his for the astuteness
in understanding the problem and giving suggestions and motivations, without his great
help it was not possible to complete the project in time and with efficiency.
I am grateful to Dr. G.H.S. Naidu, Librarian and Co-coordinator of M.L.I.Sc.

Course University Library DAVV, Indore, for providing all the facilities and excellent
academic environment for the dissertation work.
I also to express my gratitude to my batch mates for providing constant

encouragement, support and valuable suggestions during development of this
dissertation.
I dedicate my dissertation to my family, who scarified a lot for me and without

their blessing and support I would not have progresses far in life.
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
No. Name of table Page no.

1 Response Institute Wise 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
6 Place for Reading in College
7 Available Facilities
8 Do you Prefer for reading in college
9 Benefit do you feel of reading
10 Prefer to read in Newspaper
11 Are you Habitual reader
12 Types of topics in magazines attracts you
13 How do you want to study
14 Problems in Reading book
15 Comfortable in Reading
16 This services is hampering of reading habits
17 Satisfied with the physical facilities of the library
18 Behavior and skill of library staff
19 Frequency of using Library
20 Use of Subject Related books in Library
21 Subject related book available in library
22 Collection you want to your Library
23 IT Increase the Reading Habit
24 Search by Computer
25 IT is best for Reading Habit
26 Improvement of Library Services
A Study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city.

(M.P)
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
1.12. Data Interpretation
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.
1.2. Need of present study:

In the present time, 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. So we
want to know the reason behind it. It is also necessary to find out the usage of the
reading habit from time to time, so that necessary measure can be initiated for
better utilization of this service. The present study focuses on the use of Reading
habit Among LIS Student DAVV, Indore Colleges (M.P
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:
1. To study the purpose of the reading services by the library users.

2. To study the frequency of use of different types of reading resources and services
in the LIS Students.
3. To examine the satisfaction of users regarding.
4. To find out the difficulties in accessing and using reading materials by the
students.
5. To suggest appropriate measures to improve the reading habits and services for the
users.
6. To find out the problem faced by the respondents while using the library.
7. To know whether the students spend time on various activities.
8. To know the activities interfere most with reading and studying.
1.4. Review of Literature:

Review of literature: There are many literatures published on Reading habits. I learnt
many literatures and found more related information to Study of reading habits among
LIS students of Indore city.(M.P)
Apeji, Eadeche(2009),1The Teacher Librarian plays a leading role in the learning
process a process that emphasizes inquiry discovery method. A clear point that has
emerged from this method is that student must necessary necessarily develop a love for
voluntary read cultivating in a reading culture. It is argued in this paper that the teacher
librarian is in good vantage position to help students to develop reading habits and skills
that will promote a reading culture the processers for developing such habits and skills
are also discussed. M.R, Ramesh(2012),2 The Paper explores the result of a study
based on public libraries in erode corporation, Tamil nadu. Totally 200 readers were
surveyed with the help of structured questionnaire to know it the public library users of
erode corporation, Tamil nadu have habit of reading or not. The results of this study
which aimed to find out the reasons for reading books and now the electronic media like
TV, CD and DUPS have influences reading habits of people has enabled us to reveal
some interesting findings given in results and discussions part of this paper. The findings
re worth for sharing with the LIS professionals. Partha, Sarathi Modal(2008),3 This
paper discusser the reading habit of the students of class seven and eight. This study is
based on real life survey of 205 pupils carried out at bard wan town. It shows the bobby.
Spending hours on text and non- text book I a day and their popular topic in magazine
and news paper .S, Nattar(2010),4 In the present study an attempt has been made to
examine the problems related to reading habits of the students in libraries and a few the
suggested remedial measures A total of 1212 students from 32 colleges were served as
the sample for the present study. The data was collected by structured questionnaire
which had components on various problems and suggestions to improve the reading
habit . Some the important aspects to improve the reading habit are reading more than
news paper (59.93) , Journal and Magazines (17.33), Reading more Journal books other
than text books (9.90), Respondents expressed that they are improving their reading
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habits using the facilities in the library. Mondal, Parthasarathi(2008), A Modern
Saying Says todays Readers are tomorrows Leader. One should read books and ot
her materials to acquire knowledge. Unless one reads and get in touch with the mass
media, It is difficult to knowledge what is going around us- Not only that a student has to
read books other than his text books so that the area of thinking and acting will become
broader Reading to learn is an essential tool for life- long learning. Promoting a reading
culture among students is therefore one of the key tasks in the in the curriculum reform
with aim to strengthen students learning capabilities. Reading can definitely be taken as
the first button in the garment education. It is not the sole objective of school, But is is
almost impossible to think of education without thinking about what happens and what is
implied when a human being tries to get meaning out of the written o printed symbols.
LIS course material frequently. The show that the students overall responded (79.53%)
are interested in reading LIS course material frequently. The result show that the students
overall responded the work most often interfered with their reading and
studying.Thanuskodi, S(2011),6This paper aims to provide an introduction to students
reading habits and to present a study that authors have conduct in three universities in
Croatia, Austria and Slovenes. The primary objective of this research is an attempt to
explore the reading habits of LIS students and their attitudes towards reading of
professional and other literature. In this paper can be find existing literature overview,
results from authors research and conclusion about LIS students reading habits.Luka,
Bratovi(2010),7 Reading habit is an essential and important aspect for creating the
literate society in this world. It shapes the personality of an individual and it helps them
to develop the proper thinking methods and creating new ideas. At present, due to the
influence of the Mass Media, people could not show much interest in reading the books,
magazines and journals etc, Therefore, there is the urgent need to develop the reading
habit among the individuals in the society. In this paper, the author has discussed the
various methods and benefits in improving the reading habits.K.K, Palani(2012),8 The
aim of this research is to investigate reading habits and interests of students in the
faculties of education. The study is adescriptive undertaking in the scanning model. The
sample of the study was chosen from students studying in universities in the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus. Determined by the convenience sampling method, a total
of 317 students with 62.80% girls (n=199) and 37.20% boys (n=118) constitute the
population of the study. Reading Interests Scale (RIS) and Reading Habit
Questionnaire Adults Form (RHQ-A) that were developed by Dkmen (1994) and
personal information form were used as a data collecting tool. In the analysis of the data,
f-test, t-test, Chi-square test and Scheffe techniques were used. The level of statistical
significance was accepted as .05 in the study. As a result of the research, it was
determined that reading interests of the students are at medium level ( =59.675+8.687)
and it was determined that there is a meaningful differentiation according to gender
(t=2.876; p<.05) and socio economic level (F=8.173; p<.05). In addition reading habit of
the students was determined very low. In this context, requirement of development of
reading habits and interest of the students was determined. Ahmet, Pehlivan(2010),9
This report, based on a recent survey of over 8,000 primary and secondary pupils in
England, explores why some pupils choose to read and others do not. The research
literature shows that reading for pleasure benefits children in numerous ways. Yet,
research also shows that young peoples reading enjoyment may be declining. Given
current political concerns about reading and the clear benefits that reading for pleasure
can bring, it is vital that more emphasis is placed on reading enjoyment both at school
and at home. The National Literacy Trust therefore conducted a survey for Reading
Connects in 2005 to collect evidence about childrens and young peoples reading
preferences and reading behaviors with the aim of supporting parents, teachers and other
literacy professionals in promoting wider reading. Childerns and young people
reading (2005),10 Teacher educators, classroom teachers, and reading researchers
generally concur that engaging in recreational (or free voluntary reading) and
academic (or school-related reading) reading is critically important for students
reading development and overall academic achievement (e.g., Krashen, 2004; Wu &
Samuels, 2004). Therefore, students at all levels, including adolescents and adults, are
expected and encouraged to engage in both of these types of reading. However, in light
of the emergence of the Internet as an exceedingly prominent new information and
communication technology, it is unclear whether the time college students spend on the
Internet and watching television displaces or interferes with the time these students
report spending on conventional reading for academic or recreational purposes.
Mokhtari, Kouider(2009),11 This paper reports the findings of a study of
undergraduate student use of, and attitudes toward, textbooks and other assigned reading.
More than 1200 students of various subjects at three Swedish universities were surveyed.
Most students said reading played an important role in learning generally and attributed
positive characteristics to their textbooks. However, students self-reported reading
behaviour was at odds with these attitudes, with many students reporting some degree of
non-compliance with reading assignments and a small group of students expressing
active resistance to completing reading assignments. Although textbooks were perceived
as valuable, students reported a preference for learning course content from other
resources, such as lectures and lecture notes. Textbooks were perceived as alternatives,
rather than complements, to attending class. Differences were found across academic
disciplines. Implications of these findings for educational administration and classroom
practice are discussed. Pecorari, Diane2012),12 This Study investigates the reading
and library habits among teenagers in Oslo, Norway using qualitative interviews and
survey. Interviews with four girls demonstrate individual variation in their literary tastes
and in the roles of reading they take on . The survey gives an overview of teenagers
library use and their literature preferences and detects that girls and boys differ in
preferences of reading media. Differences in literary tastes are also shown as gender
based. The survey indicates different patterns in reading frequency and reading materials
in the sense that students from the schools with the closest connection to the public
Library read more, as well as in a broader range of reading materials than students from
schools with no such connection. .K, Tveit(2012),13 This review of research
examines the constructs of reading motivation and synthesizes research findings of the
past 20 years on the relationship between reading motivation and reading behavior
(amount, strategies, and preferences), and the relationship between reading motivation
and reading competence (reading skills and comprehension). In addition, evidence
Schiefele, Ulrich(2012),14 Relating to the causal role of motivational factors and to the
role of reading behavior as a mediator of the effects of motivation on reading
competence is examined. We identify seven genuine dimensions of reading motivation:
curiosity, involvement, competition, recognition, grades, compliance, and work
avoidance. Evidence for these dimensions comes from both quantitative and qualitative
research. Moreover, evidence from previous studies confirms the positive contribution of
intrinsic reading motivation, and the relatively small or negative contribution of extrinsic
reading motivation, to reading behavior and reading competence. The positive
contribution of intrinsic motivation is particularly evident in relation to amount of
reading for enjoyment and reading competence and holds even when accounting for
relevant control variables. However, the causal role of reading motivation and the
mediating role of reading behavior remain largely unresolved issues.
Nathanson,Steven, John Pruslow nad Roberta Levitt(2008), 15 This article describes
a questionnaire survey of 747 students enrolled in a graduate school of education, who
are currently teachers or prospective teachers. The Literacy Habits Questionnaire,
developed by Applegate and Applegate, was administered in September 2006. Findings
suggest a high prevalence of aliteracy, the ability to read but a disinterest in personal
reading. Although graduate students acknowledge the importance of reading for teachers,
they do not themselves exhibit investment in personal reading. Also, the findings suggest
that professors of literacy and education need to do more to encourage personal reading
by incorporating strategies to promote reading among current and future literacy
professionals. Nor Shahriza, Abdul Karim(2006), 16 This study is an attempt to
understand the reading habits and attitudes of the Bachelor ofIT students and the
Bachelor of Arts students from the International Islamic University Malaysia. The study
also aims to explore these differences in terms of gender. Design/methodology/approach
The study used a survey approach in collecting the data. Thepopulation of the study
was the undergraduate students from two academic faculties at the university. The
faculties were Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT) (IT-
based) and Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Science (KIRKH)
(arts-based). Based on the 400b sample drawn, 127 responses were received from the
survey. Findings The study finds that the 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 web sites. Some differences
in reading habits and attitudes were also observed between male and female
participants.Research limitations/implications Limitations in this study are related to
the small sample size, the inclusion of only two academic faculties, and the limited
amount of variables studied. Practical implications In general, the findings of the study
should assist the University authority, especially the library and the computing
department, to look into service matters pertaining to accommodating the reading as well
as the studying habits of the student. Originality/value The pattern of reading, as is
known from the past, may not be the same as reading as it is known today or in the
future. Research in reading habits needs to be further updated by including current
advancement in ICT, where the technology has enabled reading to be more timely and
somewhat non-linear by using devices such as computers, PDAs and wireless phones
without the presence of any printed document. Md, Sohail and Andleeb Alvi(2011),17
Study of data collected from 56 users by the administrating questionnaires among their
attitudes towards reading habits and purpose of the visiting of libraries at Delhi Public
Library, New Delhi, indicate that the, purpose of reading, preference of language, form
of library collection, assistance from the library staff in the use of resources and services
is necessary to help users meet their information requirements. Finds that people are
unable to visit the library regularly due to lack or shortage of time and literature being
mostly read by the users are magazines and newspapers S. M. Shafi and Fayaz Ahmad
Loan (2011),18 Reading has increasingly been the object of empirical and theoretical
investigation since decades being studied from different dimension by subject specialists
particularly Psychology, Sociology, Education, Media Studies and Library & Information
Science. The present study aims to investigate the reading habits of the college students
and their gender variability. Design/Methodology/Approach The survey method is
employed with a questionnaire for data collection following stratified random sampling.
The data is analysed using different statistical and quantitative techniques. The findings
obtained are correlated with earlier studies. Besides Z-statistic test is applied for the
testing of hypothesis. Findings The results reveal that the college students have positive
attitude towards reading with females being more dominant. The students, irrespective of
gender acquire reading habits mostly of their own and prefer to read in morning, at home
and in English language. The results discover that male read for information and females
for education more. It further reveals that the male students mostly read about Religion,
Politics and Literature whereas majority of female prefer Religion, Science &
Technology and Literature. Research limitations/implications Despite providing
meaningful insights on reading habits across genders, the limitation of the study is its
sample size and frame focussing college students. This makes it difficult to generalise the
results across different sections of the society. Originality/value The study confirms that
gender is the principle factor affecting reading habits of students and females are more
pre-dominant than males in reading culture M.R. RAMESH(2012),19 The paper
explores the result of a study based on public libraries in Erode Corporation,
Tamilnadu.Totally 200 readers were surveyed with the help of a structured questionnaire
to know if the public library users of Erode Corporation, Tamilnadu have the habit of
reading or not. The results of thisstudy which aimed to find out the reasons for reading
books and how the electronic media like TV, CDs and DVDs have influenced reading
habits of people has enabled us to reveal some interesting findings given in results and
discussions part of this paper. The findings are worth for sharing with the LIS
professionals. Ofodu Graceful Onovughe(2012),20 Within the Nigerian context, it is
worrisome to notice the way derogatory comments about the way students apply
themselves to modern technologies. Many people have attributed students non-challant
attitude to reading to the use of the Internet. The reason is that they do not seem to see
any correlation between the Internet and reading. The purpose of this study is to examine
the Internet use and reading habits of higher institution students in Ekiti State. The study
was conducted using a descriptive survey research method. The population for the study
consists of one state university, one private university and a federal polytechnic. The
simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample that was used for the
study. 266 higher institution first year students were randomly selected from the
population. This cut across all disciplines ranging from arts to science to engineering and
social sciences, inclusive of both sexes. The survey instrument was a questionnaire titled
Internet use and reading habits of higher institution students in Ekiti state. All data were
analyzed using simple percentages. Finding revealed that a large percentage of the
respondents generally enjoy reading and it could be safely said that the reading culture of
the students is favorable since the advent of internet. It also reveals that large number
respondents actually engage in activities that may not add value to their academic
performance. Devendra Kumar(2012),21 Reading is usually a private act, a personal
and individual relationship with a book; but then, it is the environment as long as it is
favourable, which according to Gault (1982: p 16) encourage the setting up of this
relationship. The school library must in this case serve as the needed environment. And
this it should do, by integrating itself completely into the educational system to achieve
the overall objectives of the school. And what, better ways are there to do this than to
stimulate the intellectual growth of the child through the provision of appropriate
instructional materials for teachers and reading materials for students. It should go
further by not only transforming itself into a research centre of some sort where students
are taught how to sift data through independent reading, but also by providing a
workshop setting for supervised studies of individuals and groups.
1.5. Scope and Limitation:
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. LIS student preferred online reading.

2. Library is most preferred place for reading.
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,
3. Chapter - 3rd : Introduction of LIS college in Indore city, School of library

science, IPS Academy, Aurobindo institute of technology & management science,
Govt. Jija bhai PG college, Govt. M.L.B. PG. College. Chapter - 4th: This chapter
discusses with the analysis and interpretation of data is presented in chapter- 4. The
collected data from different search engines are presented in tabular and textual form
supplemented with graphical figure where warranted.
Chapter-4th : Its deals with Data Collection and Analysis.
Chapter - 5th: Its deals with Finding, Conclusion & Suggestions.
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).
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OF DELHI PUBLIC LIBRARY, NEW DELHI: A SURVEY. BJIS, Marlia (SP),
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Students of Kashmir across Genders. TRIM 6 (2) Jul shafi_sm@rediffmail.com
(Access time 4:PM 15.03.2013).
20. M.R. RAMESH.2012. Reading Habits of Public Library Users in Erode

Corporation, Tamilnadu: A Survey. JOURNAL OF INDIAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION . 48(2);p: 13-17.
21. Ofodu Graceful Onovughe.2012. Internet Use and Reading Habits of Higher
Institution Students. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and
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22. Devendra Kumar.2012. Reading Habits of Senior Secondary Students at

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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.
1.12. Data Interpretation:

Data Interpretation is the extraction of maximum information from a given set
of data or information. In this study data can be presented either in the form of
a table or a bar chart or a pie chart or a line graph or as a combination of one of
these formats.
Chapter-2
2.1 History of Reading Habits
2.2 Changing Reading Habit
2.3 Reason of Changing Reading Habit
2.4 Increasing effect of Information Technology
2.5 Reference
2.1. History of Reading habit:

Reading habit has been a subject of investigation in librarianship journalism. Education,
literature and history. Specially reading habit refer to the settled tendency or practice of
people to voluntarily seek-motivation to read is often provided by family members,
friends, teachers, librarians and society at large , because of the diversity of the concept it
is not surprising that many approaches or methods have been used to measure reading
habit of particular user groups, this includes questionnaire, historical records, detailed
diaries of leisure activities, library circulation date statistics of books sales, etc. The need
for information is a primary motivator of both children and adult, this need can not only
be satisfied by printed materials but also by instruction. People read material, which
might help them. Learn more about more their occupations or about their hobbies.
Together with television and radio, reading tends to be the primary source of information
on foreign issues, urban problem and culture values, reading satisfying intellectual and
political demands, student use reading to acquire knowledge which is related to
scholastic success; indeed young people view this as the primary motive for reading.
Reading also provides a source of pleasure. Studies have shown that preschoolers, old
people and adults read for the joy of reading. For many, especially characters. The basic
philosophy of librarianship is to provide the material to its user pin -pointedly,
exhaustively and expeditiously, so that the users can make use of the resource available
in the library, timely provision of information will greatly enhance the reading habit. As
such any service provided initiated by the declining reading habit. The response is
presented in below table. From the table it is clear that the reading the user belonging to
different categories have expressed the opinion that the reading habit are declining. For
various reasons described below. Father an afford has been made to find out the
seriousness of the problem with the problem with the declining habits.
2.2 Changing reading Habit:
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.
The information society has a negative impact of developing individualistic attitudes.

this negative trend along with the lack of stress on ethics and values in otherwise, we will
be churning out highly selfish and individualistic robot, this is already noticeable in
western nation with detriments effects on the society at large, there are the very
challenging times for all of us, who work in higher education, state support has declined
sharply in the past several years and perhaps even more alarming over the past quarter
century. At the same time expectation of user are greater and especially from students
and parents who bear the burden of rising tuition fees a product of declining state
support, in many areas of arts, humanities and social sciences, the scholarly books
remain the preferred vehicle for communicating the results of research. While rising
costs and deckling library budgets have combined to make scholarly books publishing
even more competitive. The declining state support for higher education has clearly
made our reading habit blow.
2.3. Increasing effect of information technology:

It is presumed that the collection of library will greatly influence on the reading
habit of the users. The opinion thus collected is presented in table .the same has been
presented in the graph and diagram etc. from table. which is clear that out of total
respondents has ranked improper collection or library as top most reason for declining
reading habit , here it is necessary to state that present day libraries are encircled with the
large number of problems. Financial resources being the main causes followed by
exponential growth of the information being published
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
3.Gupta, Jyoti.2009. Changing roll of informational professionals in Digital Era. Library

herald. 47(1).
4.Mondal, Parthasarathi.2008. Reading habit of Teenagers in Burdwan Town: A study.
IASLIC Bulletin 153(2):119-123.
5.Veenapani, S.C. Singh, th Khomdan and Ch Rebika devi.2007. Community

Participation in the Development of Public Libraries in Manipur. NACLIN. Delnet.Delhi.
6.Mann, I.S.2007. Reading Habit of Faculty Members in Polytechnic College in Punjab:

A case study of Adesh and Bhai Maha Singh Polytechnic college Muksar (Punjab).
NACLIN. Delnet. Delhi.
Chapter-3
3.1. Introduction of college and institute of Library and information
science Courses.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is a statutory University of the State Government of

Madhya Pradesh which was established in 1964 by an Act of legislature of Madhya
Pradesh. The University is recognized by the State Government and the University
Grants Commission, New Delhi. It was earlier known as Indore University and its
jurisdiction was limited only to the colleges of Indore District. Later in the year 1988, the
University was renamed after the famous and benevolent ruler of Malwa i.e. Devi Ahilya
Bai Holkar.Initially, it started with only a few departments of basic Science in 1964 the
small campus with limited number of students on the campus. The restructuring of the
University in the State enhanced its jurisdiction to the six districts of the Indore division
namely, Dhar, Jhabua, Khandwa, Khargone, Burhanpur and Barwani. There are fifty-four
development blocks in the reorganized jurisdiction of the University, out of which forty
development blocks are identified as tribal blocks.The Executive Committee of the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded a four star status
to the University in 2001, and reaccredited in 2008 with B grade (CGPA 2.57). Also, it
has won the Centre of Excellence award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
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
3.2. School of Library and Information Science:

The University Library was established in the year 1964 along with the establishment of
the university. The University Library is catering to the information needs of the
academic community. The university Library started the Bachelor of Library and
Information Science Program from the year 1993-94, as a part of time course, with its
goals to train the manpower to manage the libraries of the 21st century. The following
regular courses have been introduced during 2006:BLISC and MLISc. M.Phil in Library
and Information Science has started from the academic year 2009-10.The University
Library has qualified, experienced, devoted professional along with the latest
information facilities. The university library is providing ITELS for its members.
The following courses are being offered

B. L. I. Sc.
M. L. I. Sc.
M. Phil.
In Current year Student
S.No Courses Number of Student

1. B.L.I.Sc. 09
2. M.L.I.Sc. 25
3. M.Phil. 06
Total 40
3.3. The IPS Academy:

Indore Professional Studies Academy (IPSA) is one of the Central India's largest
educational hub-premises, playing a major role to develop Indore as Central India's
most preferred educational centre. Sprawled in an area of 60acres, 3 campuses, we
house the most profitable intellectual, honing & experienced educational assembly.
IPSA is a successor to Indore Public School, which is a vision realized by Mr. Achal
Choudhary (IIT, Kharagpur), a renowned architect. As in a traditional hierarchy of all
institutions under IPS Society, IPSA is a vast universe shining with innumerable
educational extravaganzas. Dedicated to honour various sectors with true talent, IPSA
every year sends out a batch of brilliant students, who are at once ready to grab the
nerve of any industry. Not only their intellectual senses are honed, but their creative,
ethical, emotional is equally nurtured to create an appreciated life within life.
Library Science:
1. Certificate of Library Automation
2. Training for Library Automation
S.NO Courses Number of Student
1. B.L.I.Sc. 10
3.4. Sri Aurbindo institute of Technology & management science

Having set highest standards for quality medical education, Sri Aurobindo Institute of
Medical Sciences ventured into the field of management education in 2009 with Sri
Aurobindo Institute of Management & Science.With a clear intent to prepare leaders for
tomorrow, the institute focuses on value based education and innovative pedagogy to
get the best out of its students.Our philosophy is to impart quality education in order to
nurture the talent, hone the skills and to enhance the expertise of the students in their
disciplines. We believe that education as an opportunity should be universally
accessible to the deserving. The institute would cultivate in its students the basic human
values to make them ethical professionals and responsible citizens.
Having set highest standards for quality medical education, Sri Aurobindo Institute of
Medical Sciences ventured into the field of management education in 2009 with Sri
Aurobindo Institute of Management & Science.
With a clear intent to prepare leaders for tomorrow, the institute focuses on value based
education and innovative pedagogy to get the best out of its students.Our philosophy is
to impart quality education in order to nurture the talent, hone the skills and to enhance
the expertise of the students in their disciplines. We believe that education as an
opportunity should be universally accessible to the deserving. The institute would
cultivate in its students the basic human values to make them ethical professionals and
responsible citizens
3.5. Mata Jija bai Govt. Girls PG. College Indore.
1. Year of Establishment.
2. 1956.
3. Principal Dr. Usha Krishanan.
3.6. Govt. Maharani Laxmi Bai P.G.Girls College Indore.:

Govt. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College (formerly known as Govt. New Girls
P.G.College ) is one of the prominent colleges in Indore situated in the Kila Bhavan ( the
Fort)which has a glorious historical origin. The fort was constructed in 1860 by the
Holkar State. The college which was established in 1963 and was shifted to the Fort in
1965 from a nearby school where it had been running since its inception.
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.
Courses offered in Library Science:
DEGREE COURSE
B.Li.Sc. (Bachelor of Library and information science) (self finance) Eligibility-

Graduation in any
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.
1.School of Library and information Science.

2. The IPS Academy.
3. Sri Aurobindo institute of Technology & management science
4. Govt. Jija bhai PG Collage.
5. Govt. M.L.B. PG Collage.
As discussed in the previous chapters an effort is made to study the reading habits of the
students of different courses being offered in these colleges. The replies received through
the questionnaire circulated to these students in these colleges have been analyzed and
presented in this chapter.
4.1. Institute Wise Response:

The researcher made personal visits to these colleges and requested the students to fill up
the questionnaire with relevant answers.
Table -01
S.No. Name of the College Response yPercentage
1 School of library and information science 40 100%
2 The IPS Academy 10 100%
3 Aurobindo college 18 100%
4 OLD GDC 10 100%
5 NEW GDC 5 100%
Total 83 100%
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
4.2. Gender wise Responce:

The students responded to the questionnaire have been studied on the basis of the gender.
The replies received have been presented in Table-2.
Table -02
Gender wise Response

S.NO Male Female Total Present
1 DAVV 10 30 40 48.2%
2 IPS 6 4 10 12%
3 AUROBINDO 3 2 5 6.02%
4 OLD GDC 10 10 12%
5 NEW GDC 18 18 21.7%
Total 19 64 83 100%
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
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.
4.5. Effective technique of Reading

Different techniques are being adopted by the student to read the books and other reading
material for their use. The following are some of the tools, which the students generally
prefer for reading the information required for their academic purposes.
Table-05
Which type of technique is most effective for reading
OLD NEW
Discussion and
seminar 18(21.69%) 4(4.82%) (1.20%) (4.82%) (14.46%) (46.99%)
Guided tours 3(3.61%) 3(3.61%) (3.61%) (7.23%) (3.61%) (21.69%)
Exhibitions
Lectures 5(6.02%) 2(2.41%) (1.20%) (3.61%) (13.25%)
Online learning 15(18.07%) (18.07%)
Total (100%)
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.
4.6. Reading text book every day:

Students are using many techniques for reading but text book is also part of the reading
because text book is primary source of reading. We want to know that how many times
spend on the textbook by the students.
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.
4.7. Available Facilities:

When a student take a admission in a college than he/she imagination more facility in
their college. The following are some of the facilities available in the college. We want to
know that, which service is mostly used by the students in their college.
Table-07
What are the facilities available in your college for reading
OLD NEW
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.
4.8. Do you prefer for reading in college:

A student wants a sufficient place for reading, for that he chose many places in the
college. Some are the places given in the following table, which is used by the students
for the reading.
Table-08
Which place do you prefer for reading in college
OLD NEW
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.
4.9. Benefit do you feel of reading:-

This lack of motivation to read once we grow older stops us from benefiting from the
many advantages reading provides to us. Reading is able to make you more valuable as
a person in many ways
Table-09
What benefit do you feel of Reading
OLD
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO GDC NEW GDC TOTAL
Knowledge
Improvement 32(38.55%) 7(8.43%) 3(3.61%) 5(6.02%) 15(18.07%) 62(74.70%)
Vocabulary
Improvement 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 10(12.05%)
Improve your
Creativity 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 8(9.64%)
Any other
Please
Specify 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%)
Total 83(100%)
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.
4.10. Prefer to read in Newspaper:

Students prefer different type of reading material and news. They prefer different reading
material along with newspapers, because newspaper is also source of current
information. Students read different type of topics in the newspaper. Some topics are
given in the following table.
Table-10
What do you prefer to read in newspaper
OLD NEW
Local 8(9.64%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 6(7.23%) 8(9.64%) 26(31.33%)
Sports 3(3.61%) 6(7.23%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 17(20.48%)
Movies 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 7(8.43%) 13(15.66%)
Economics 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 5(6.02%)
News 44(26.51%) 22(26.51%)
Total 83(100%)
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.
4.11.Are you Habitual reader:-

Students prefer different types of reading material in Increase the reading habits, which is
used by the student depend on their interest. Some material is following.
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,
4.12.Types of topics in magazines attracts you:

Students prefer different magazines for the reading purpose. A magazines have different
topics, which is used by the student depend on their interest. Some topics are following.
Table-12
Which type of topics in magazines attracts you
OLD NEW
Cartoon 8(9.64%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 16(19.28%)
Jocks 18(21.69%) 1(1.20%) 4(4.82%) 5(6.02%) 6(7.23%) 34(40.96%)
Sports 11(13.25%) 3(3.61%) 1(1.20%) 7(8.43%) 22(26.51%)
Movies 3(3.61%) 4(4.82%) 4(4.82%) 11(13.25%)
83(100%)
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.
4.13.How do you want to study:

Students want to do study from their own choice, because every student has a personal
thinking. We want to know that which source is most popular in the student. Some
sources are given in the following table.
Table-13
How do you want to study
OLD NEW
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.
4.14. Problems in reading book:

Some users complete their study without problem but some of the students faced
different type of problems in the way of their study. There is different type of problems.
Some problems are given in the table.
Table-14
Have you faced any problems in reading books
OLD NEW
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.
4.15. Comfortable in Reading:

Students want to do study by their own suitable method and technique. But they dont
feel better on the every place. From the following table we want to know that which
place they feel comfort for the study
Table-15
. Where do you feel comfortable in reading
OLD NEW
52(62.65%
At home 22(26.51%) 5(6.02%) 5(6.02%) 8(9.64%) 12(14.46%) )
14(16.87%
Central library 11(13.25%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) 1(1.20%) )
Departmental
library 3(3.61%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 2(2.41%) 8(9.64%)
Class room 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 7(8.43%)
Any other
(Please specify)
. 2(2.41%) 2(2.41%)
Reading room
Total 83(100%)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
4.22. Collection you want to your Library:

Users want different type of reading material in the library. We want to know that, which
type of reading material they prefer mostly.
Table-22
Which type of collection you want to your library
OLD NEW
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
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.
4.24. IT is best for Reading Habit:

Student prefer IT for the search more and current information. IT prefers many facilities
to the student. Some facilities are given in the following table.
Table-24
IT is the best way of reading habit because.
OLD NEW
It prefer current
information 19(22.89%) 2(2.41%) 3(3.61%) 4(4.82%) 5(6.02%) 33(39.76%)
save the time 11(13.25%) 4(4.82%) 1(1.20%) 6(7.23%) 6(7.23%) 28(33.73%)
Give different
type of
information 6(7.23%) 2(2.41%) 1(1.20%) 3(3.61%) 12(14.46%)
easy to use 4(4.82%) 2(2.41%) 4(4.82%) 10(12.05%)
Total 83(100%)
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.
4.25.IT is Increase your reading habit:

Student prefer IT for the search more and current information. IT prefers many facilities
to the student eassy to search information and save the time. Some facilities are given in
the following table.
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.
4.26.Improvement of Library Services:

Library improvement is depending on the library services. Some users give some
suggestion for the improvement of the library, which are following.
Table-26
Any suggestion for improvement of library services
NEW
DAVV IPS AUROBINDO OLD GDC GDC TOTAL
Yes 12(14.46%) 2(2.41%) 14(16.87%)
No 28(33.73%) 10(12.05%) 5(6.02%) 10(12.05%) 16(19.28%) 69(83.13%)
Total 83(100%)
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:
These are as follows:
1. Out of 83 student of library and information science, 64(64%) of total student are
Female.
2. The 58 (69.88%) student are reading biography .
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%)
5. 38 (45.78%).student are available facility use in library.
6. More than 30(36.16) student prefer to red in library The maximum student prefer
to reading Library i.e. 30(36.14%).
7. 64(70.74%).Student have been reading in knowledge improvement..
8. The maximum student read Local news news paper to read 26(31.33%).
9. More than 52(62.65%) students of all institute Habitual reader.

10. student have been using internet and computers since 2000 and the technologies
are not new for the students.
11. More than 34(40.96%) student of all institute are prefer to reading student Jocks
12. More than 56(67.4%) student prefer to read by self study.
13. The 44(53.01%). student face the problem of Reading Lack of time.
14. The 52(62.65%) student feel comfortable in reading at home.
15. The 37(54.58%). student feel Hampering Improper collection in library.
16. The 41(49.40%) student satisfied with the library timing .

17. maximum student satisfied in the Timing.
18. 27(32.53%). student attitude and behavior and skill of library staff are good.
19. The 31(37.35%). student satisfied with the Arrangement of collection.
20. More than 34(40.96%).student using library frequency Daily.
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%).
23. The maximum student use the current information i.e.37(45.58%).

24. More than 20 percent student use internet service for Curriculum and content
,online reading materials, and most of the student are involved in online Current
information Searching
25. The maximum student best way of reading habits It prefer Current information
i.e.33(39.76%).
26. 82 (98.80%) Student thinks IT is increase your reading habit.
27. Less than 14(16.87). student are suggestion of improvement of library .
5.2. Suggestion:
Though the findings for the researches suggestions below can be

developed
1. In order to develop reading interests and habits of candidate teachers reading

problem should be determined, reading habits should be gained to them with
the techniques and strategies that are stated in the literature.
2. Colleges and faculty libraries should be enriches and they should be

functional
3. In order to increase reading interests of candidate teachers Reading days

Book Festivals etc. can be held.
5.4. Conclusion:
It is encouraging to know that the student community awakened to read which will
raise good citizens for the country. The role of Librarian in college is really
challenging. If the students in college start reading at a young age, it will create an
impact in every area of their life. The above findings of this study lead us to
conclude that LIS students need to improve their reading habits. It will be beneficial
to have a record of their reading habits in order to make predictions about their
academic success in the study. For effective promotion of reading habits, skills and
culture, reading must be made pleasurable and voluntary. All shades of opinion
must be catered for be well considered. It is such a demonstration of democratic
sensitivity that can turn even a reluctant reader to a lover of books. In a library there
should be adequate reading area and related facilities to accelerate reading habits.
There are still barriers in creating a reading environment that will inculcate good
reading habits in LIS students. The library is still the best place for quiet study.
This whole set up of activities pertaining to promotion of reading habits in college
libraries as mentioned above is an intricate task. It requires the cooperation of all
concerned; but with all eyes alert an the some goal and imbued with the high spirit
of service; success will not be that far. The journey may be overwhelming and
difficult, but the efforts should be continued. This is a challenge, and we need to
accept. The librarians must be dedicated, committed, and devoted to their respective
institutions, in order to uplift others by giving timely better service.
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.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Reading habits among LIS Students DAVV, Indore Colleges (M.P)

Dear Friends,
I am collecting information on the above mentioned title for dissertation of M.L.I.Sc.
(Library and Information Science) under the guidance of Miss. Anjali Patil, Lecturer,
DAVV Central Library. Indore (MP), I request you to fill in the questionnaire and return
the information provided by you will be kept confidential and used in Academic purpose
only.
Thanking You.
Umrav Singh
M.L.I.Sc. Student
(School of Library and Information Science, DAVV, Indore (M.P.)
Note:- The following are some of the questions relating to Reading habit among LIS
Students. I request you kindly tick mark the most appropriate answer. The
information provided will be used exclusively for the academic purpose and the
details of the respondents will be kept strictly confidential.
Personal Information:-
1. Name of student:

2. College Name:-
...
3. Department:-

4. Education :-
..
5. Emil ID:- Mobile No:-
..
6. Address:-
...
7. Gender:- Male ( ) Female ( )
1. Your age falls in ?

A) 0-21 ( ) B) 21-40 ( )
C) 41-50 ( ) D) Above-60 ( )
2. What kind of books you prefer to read ?
A) Fiction ( ) B) Biography ( )
C) Educational Book ( ) D) Other ( )
3. Which type of technique is most effective for reading?
A) Discussion and seminars ( ) B) Guided tours ( )
C) Exhibitions Lecturers ( ) D) on line learning ( )
4. How many hours do you spend on reading text books everyday at your
home?
A) 0-1 hours ( ) B) 2-3 hours ( )
C) 4-5 hours ( ) D) 6-7 hours ( )
5. What are the facilities available in your college for reading?
A) Reading room ( ) B) Library ( )
C) Computer ( ) D) any other ( )
6. Which place do you prefer for reading in college?
A) Garden ( ) B) library ( )
C) Class room ( ) D) Computer lab ( )
E) Reading room ( )
7. What benefit do you feel of Reading ?
A. Knowledge Improvement ( )
B. Vocabulary Improvement ( )
C. Improve your Creativity ( )
D. Any other Please Specify ( )
8. What do you prefer to read in newspaper ?
A) Local ( ) B) Sports ( )
C) Movies ( ) D) Economics ( )
E) News ( )
9. Are you habitual Reader? Yes / No
10. Which type of topics in magazines attracts you?
A) Cartoo ( ) B) Jocks ( )
C) Sports ( ) D) Movies ( )
11. How do you want to study?

A) Self study ( ) B) Taught by teacher ( )
C) By companions ( ) D) through coaching ( )
E) Any other (Please specify)
12. Have you faced any problems in reading books?

A) Lack of time ( ) B) Less information
( )
C) Language problem ( ) D) Number of books
( )
13. Where do you feel comfortable in reading?
A) At home ( ) B) Central library
( )
C) Departmental library ( ) D) Class room
( )
E) Any other (Please specify). F) Reading room
( )
14. Which service is hampering the reading habits?
A) Improper collection of library ( ) B) Unawareness of
collection ( )
C) Lack of users education ( ) D) Lack of trained staff
( )
15. Are you satisfied with the physical facilities of the Library ?
A) Timing ( ) B) Furniture
( )
C) Public facility ( ) D) Natural facility (Air and
sunlight) ( )
16. How is the behavior and skill of library staff ?
A) Excellent ( ) B) Good ( )
C) Poor ( ) D) Average ( )
E) Very Good ( )
17. Are you satisfied with reading materials in library ?

A) Collection of interest ( ) B) Quality of collection ( )
C) Arrangement of collection ( ) D) Guidelines for searching ( )
18. Frequency of using Library ?
A) Daily ( ) B) One in two days ( )
C) One in week ( ) D) Occasionally ( )
19. Are the books related to your subject available in library, if yes, how do
you make use of them?
A) Reading in the library itself ( ) (B) Taking to your home ( )
C) Reading in class itself ( ) D) any other (Pleasespecify)

20. Which type of collection you want to your library ?
A) Reference books ( ) B) Subject related material ( )
C) Periodicals ( ) D) Other material ( )
21. If yes, then which type of reading material you search in computer?
A) Current information ( ) B) Subject related information ( )
C) Project related ( ) D) Other material ( )
22. IT is the best way of reading habit because...?
A) It prefer current information ( ) B) save the time ( )
C) Give different type of information ( ) D) easy to use ( )
23. Do you think the use of IT is Increase your reading habit ? Yes / No
24. Any suggestion for improvement of library services ?

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A Study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city.

Dissertation submitted to the Partial Fulfillment the Degree of Master

School of library and Information science

Central Library Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (M.P.)

2.1 Reading Habits: Meaning

2.2 Changing Reading Habit

2.3 Reason of Changing Reading Habit

2.4 Increasing effect of Information Technology

3.1 School of library science.

3.2 IPS Academy.

3.3 Aurobindo institute of Technology & management science.

3.4 Govt. Jija bhai PG Collage.

3.5 Govt. M.L.B. PG Collage.

4.1. Data Collection and Analysis

5.4. Appendix: Bibliography

I declare that the dissertation entitled A Study of reading habits among

Date: / /2013 Umrav Singh

This is to certify that is a regular student of M.L.I.Sc., in School of Library

This is her original work done under my guidance.

Place: Indore Ms .Anjali Patil

Many people have contributed directly or indirectly to the successful

I am grateful to Dr. G.H.S. Naidu, Librarian and Co-coordinator of M.L.I.Sc.

I also to express my gratitude to my batch mates for providing constant

I dedicate my dissertation to my family, who scarified a lot for me and without

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A Study of reading habits among LIS students of Indore city.

1.2. Need of present study:

1. To study the purpose of the reading services by the library users.

1.4. Review of Literature:

1. LIS student preferred online reading.

3. Chapter - 3rd : Introduction of LIS college in Indore city, School of library

Chapter-4th : Its deals with Data Collection and Analysis.

Chapter - 5th: Its deals with Finding, Conclusion & Suggestions.

2. M.R, Ramesh.2012. Reading habits of public library users in erode corporation,

5. S, Nattar.2010. Problems and Suggestions to improve Reading habits of College

6. Mondal, Parthasarathi.2008. Reading habit of Teenagers in Burdwan Town: A

7. Thanuskodi, S. 2011. Reading Habits among Library and Information Science

8. Luka, Bratovi. 2010. LIS students' reading habit analysis:Analysis between

9. K.K, Palani .2012. Promoting Reading habits and creating literate

11. Childrens and Young Peoples.2005. Reading Habits and Preferences.National

13. PECORARI, DIANE .2012. Reading in tertiary education: undergraduate student

15. Schiefele, Ulrich.2012. Dimensions of Reading motivation and their relation to

20. M.R. RAMESH.2012. Reading Habits of Public Library Users in Erode

22. Devendra Kumar.2012. Reading Habits of Senior Secondary Students at

1.12. Data Interpretation:

2.2 Changing Reading Habit

2.3 Reason of Changing Reading Habit

2.4 Increasing effect of Information Technology

2.1. History of Reading habit:

The information society has a negative impact of developing individualistic attitudes.

2.3. Increasing effect of information technology:

3.Gupta, Jyoti.2009. Changing roll of informational professionals in Digital Era. Library

5.Veenapani, S.C. Singh, th Khomdan and Ch Rebika devi.2007. Community

6.Mann, I.S.2007. Reading Habit of Faculty Members in Polytechnic College in Punjab:

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is a statutory University of the State Government of

3.2. School of Library and Information Science:

The following courses are being offered

In Current year Student

S.No Courses Number of Student

3.3. The IPS Academy:

1. Certificate of Library Automation

2. Training for Library Automation

S.NO Courses Number of Student