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Survey on the Digital Divide in Public Libraries: An Evaluation of Public Libraries in India

Survey on the Digital Divide in Public Libraries: An Evaluation of Public Libraries in India
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Author(s): S. Thanuskodi (Central University of Tamil Nadu, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
Source title: Exploring Digital Metrics in Academic Libraries
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): S. Thanuskodi (Central University of Tamil Nadu, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5807-8.ch008

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Abstract

In the present study, the researcher collected data through a well-structured questionnaire based on the demographic profile, library membership details, library resources, services and infrastructure facility, to identify the utilization of public library services in Madurai District. The present study reveals that more people are using the public Libraries. The result of the study threw light on public library services among its users. The respondents feel that subscription and late submission fee is very low, for providing better collections and facilities government can raise these amount. Patrons should be raised by providing special services to them. A few advanced level academic exercises like workshops, refresher courses, seminars and guest lecturers become necessary for updating knowledge and know-how to use the library services. The recent developments in the field of e-library should be made known to the public and has become essentially imperative in this dynamic branch of library services.

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