Case study: library usage at an Indian medical college

Shah, Chinmay J

doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2010.00926.x

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“…Majority of the students informed that their medical library is somewhat helpful (46.5%) to helpful (37%) for the academic purpose. Most of the students using library for study related activity like self study (68%), refer text book (37%) and group study (36%) in line with the findings by Shiny et al, Chatterjee et al, Shah C and Lal P and Ingle GK 1,3,11,16 . The purpose for visiting library for internet is less frequent (34%).…”

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“…There should be an expedition to know about the type of library materials preferred by medical students is an important factor to determine and satisfy their information needs. Although an institution may have the best stocked libraries, the utilization of the libraries by the students need not simply depend on the number of books and journals in the library, it also depends on the general environment of the library, distance from the place of the residence 10,11 . A library with an internet facilities make the academic environment of all students complete for the knowledge acquiring ground.…”

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“…There are differences in utilization pattern and concerns of library services among the undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. The utilization of a library as an appliance of learning is determined by the success with which it is able to provide the user with the information that he/she seeks 11,13,14 . An attempt is necessary to find out the pattern of the utilization of the library occasionally in any large institution, which may helpful in formulating new policies and improving services and providing information about what is expected as against what is available 15 .…”

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Library Usage by the Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College in Chattogram

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Hoque

Mostafa

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Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J

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Background: The medical college library plays an important role in enhancing theacademic achievements of medical students. In order to improve the quality oflibrary services this study provided an assessment of the impact of the libraryservices on undergraduate medical student learning behavior. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive type of study. Thestudy used a self-designed questionnaire. The study sample was 200 undergraduatemedical students. The questionnaire was administered to them at the end of theirlecture class. Results: The primary reason for going to the library was self study (68%) refer text(37%) and group study (36%). Only 38.55% of the respondents visited the library ona daily basis, 50.5% students visit library when necessary and 10.5% student uselibrary 2-3 times a week. All students (100%) are aware about availability of textbooks in the library. 60.5% students know that journals are available in their library,52% know about dictionaries, 56.55% know of having internet, 62.5% students knowthat computers are available in library. 46.5% students said that their internet ofinstitutional library is somewhat helpful. Noise (67.5%), insufficient space (66%),lack of interent access (46%) and lack of computers(44.5%) might have negativeinfluence on the students in library visit. Conclusion :The study suggested that fulfillment of more needs to be done topromote self directed learning. The usage of library, its resources and services needto be increased. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.19 (1); January 2020; Page 38-42

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Library Usage by the Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College in Chattogram

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Mostafa

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Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J

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“…the sample was 200 visitors of library.150 respondents were returns the forms, in that 130 from medical students and 20 from teachers. Findings shows that 42% of the respondents visited the library on daily basis, 15% went every other day, 26% once a week, 3% fortnightly, and 0.2% monthly, 11% used occasionally, 39% were spending 2-4 hours in each visit [4].…”

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Utilization of the Library and Internet as a Source of Scientific Information by the Nursing Students

Chinchpure¹

2018

BJSTR

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Background: In the past few decades library was the only source of information. Most of people were totally dependent library for gaining knowledge. After the 20th century there has been marked increase in internet usage. Some people consider libraries to be unnecessary due to the availability of information on the Internet. Others, however, believe that libraries can still play an important role in education. A library is much more than a means of distribution of the information; it also has a vital role in academic purpose. Library developed a wide range services to meet the educational objectives of their parent institutions. School libraries clearly need to support the curriculum, but they also collect books and other materials to encourage reading and spirit of enquiring, as well as to meet the need of the teacher and students. On the one hand, the Internet enables the users to obtain a wide range of information regardless of their locations.Students would not travel to a library in order to read books or any other reading materials as they have access to the information via the web research. For example, if an individual inserts few keywords on the websites, he will be given a rich variety of the related information from all over the world within a minute. Therefore, using the Internet for acquiring information may cause a situation where visiting libraries seem to have no necessity for the Internet users. Libraries have been given less importance in society, compared to the past. While some people believe that the libraries are no longer essential because of the Internet, Upcoming digitalized world is totally dependent on internet. Various researches have been done in different profession on comparing use of internet and library as scientific source of information, thus investigators finds interest to assess the scientific sources of information in nursing profession. Objectives of the Study a)To determine the utilization of library books as a source of scientific information by students b) To assess the utilization of internet as a source of scientific information by nursing student. c)To assess the satisfaction of library & internet utilization by nursing students. ResearchMethodology a) Research Approach: Descriptive Survey b) Research Design: Non Experimental Descriptive cross sectional c) Setting: Selected nursing college d) Population: Nursing Feminist e) Sample: Nursing students of Selected nursing college f) Sampling technique: Non probability convenient sampling g) Sample Size: 105 nursing students h) Data collection tool: Self structured questionnaire.

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“…Shah and Parmar conducted a questionnaire‐based survey at Government Medical College Bhavnagar, India to examine the satisfaction of students and staff with different aspects of the library services. Findings of the study showed that the library was mostly used for reading textbooks, newspapers, magazines and journals.…”

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Library services and user satisfaction in developing countries: a case study

Mairaj

Naseer

2013

Health Info Libraries J

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Background: Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) is a recognised teaching hospital for cardiac care in the Punjab province of Pakistan. PIC has established a library to fulfil the research and information needs of health care professionals. This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction of users with the services of PIC library. Methodology: A purposive sample of 15 health care professionals was selected. A semistructured interview technique based on an interview guide was used for collection of data. The data were qualitatively analysed using a thematic approach. Results: Users of PIC library were satisfied with the library collection, organisation, reference and circulation services, staff attitudes, cooling and heating. They were concerned about library space, hours, furniture and environment, and suggested more availability of electronic library services, newer collections, better Internet access and comfortable furniture. Conclusion: The study proved useful to investigate users' satisfaction with the services of PIC library. It concludes that the PIC library should maintain and strengthen the services with which users are satisfied, and improve those about which they are concerned. The study will be useful to libraries in other developing countries for improvement in their services.

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Case study: library usage at an Indian medical college

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Library Usage by the Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College in Chattogram

Library Usage by the Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College in Chattogram

Utilization of the Library and Internet as a Source of Scientific Information by the Nursing Students

Library services and user satisfaction in developing countries: a case study

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