Utilization of Internet by Postgraduate Students and Faculty Members in College Libraries Affiliated to Mangalore University

Abstract

This study investigated the use of Internet facilities by Postgraduate students and faculty members in college libraries affiliated to Mangalore University. A total of 189 postgraduate students and faculty members from 15 private colleges were chosen. Findings reveal that all respondents use Internet, because everyone needs internet for different purposes. Compared to faculty members, students spend more time on the Internet. Further, majority of the users use internet for watch social media, educational activities and for communication purposes. Findings   also reveals that majority of students and faculty members use internet from their laptop or Smart Phones rather than library. Further, faculty members were more satisfied with internet facilities available in their libraries than students. The postgraduate students faced more problems with limited number of computers, poor internet facilities and Wi-Fi facilities available in their library. Thus, study recommended strong Wi-Fi facilities, infrastructure facilities with sufficient number of computers, internet connectivity and training from time to time  to  postgraduate students and faculty members for adequate use of e-resources in the library.