An
Evaluation of the Using Library Resources and Services by the Agriculture
Scientists at Indira Gandhi Agriculture University Raipur, Chhattisgarh
1Dr.
D. S. Mahipal, 2,*Dr.
Santu Ram Kashyap
S.G.
CARS- Jagdalpur,(Bastar), Indira Gandhi Agriculture University, Raipur(C.G.), India.
SoS
in Library & Information Science, PT. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur(C.G.),India.
dsmahipal82@gmail.com, sr_kashyap1976@rediffmail.com
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to identify the resources,
services and make them accessible that are available at the Nehru Library,
Raipur Chhattisgarh and used by its scientists. The sample for this study
consisted of 245 of the 265 agricultural scientists who working at Indira
Gandhi Agricultural university, Raipur. Questionnaires have been used for the collection of
data under the scope of the study. The
results of the study indicate that agriculture scientists visited libraries
occasionally due to inadequate library resources. In addition it was found that
the majority of agriculture scientists were partially satisfied with library
resources and services. Indra
Gandhi Agricultural University's library offers a variety of electronic
resources and services in conjunction with modern resources. Scientists
use the Nehru library for their studies and research. Electronic based services
are proving to be an important service for scientists. Scientists are satisfied
with the services provided by the library.
Keywords: Nehru Library, Library Resources and
Services, Indira Gandhi Agriculture
University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Introduction:
The University library Known
as the heart of the university. Itprovide relevant resources / information to
their users through library resources and services. In this context Nehru
Library is functioning as Central University Library for constituent and
affiliated colleges of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalya. 23 constituent
Colleges and fifteen private colleges, Research Stations and Krishi Vighyan Kendras
(KVKs). The Nehru Library established in 1987 after IGKV came in to existence
by bifurcation from JNKVV Jabalpur. Before that it was the library of College
of Agriculture, Raipur. It has been recognized as Regional Library of Central
India by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 2005. The Nehru Library
of IGKV has been well equipped with the latest communication media and
information technologies like Web based information, CD Rom database search,
OPAC and internet browsing as it is well connected through LAN/ BSNL leased
line. This library has become a HUB connected on LAN with all automated
centralized facilities and acting as a nodal centre for disseminating all kind
of agricultural information to its users. The library is linked with various
consortiums for online journals. Nehru Library maintains around 60000
collections of books, reference book, reports, theses, monograph, back volumes,
journals, CD ROM Database and e-resources.
Review of Literature:
Several studies have been found on usage of
information resources and services by library users. Theses study has examined
the usages of information resources, services and satisfaction level of
agriculture scientist of Chhattisgarh.
Raza, M. Masoom
Ashok Kumar Upadhyay and Filzah E Noor (2021). performed
a remarkable study under the title Utilization of Library Resources and
Services in the select Management Institutes: A study. This study executed to
find out the level of awareness and use of library resources and the services
by the students of the selected Management Institutes of Aligarh. Questionnaire
tool was adopted for collection of data. This study speaks that most of the
students are aware with the resources and services of library and use them, as
well as most of the students need help of library staff to access the
resources.
Naik, K. G.
Jayaraman (2020).
Performed a study with the title Use of Library Resources and Services by the
PG students: A Case study of Banglore University Library, Bengaluru. This study
was carried out to know the use of Library resources and services by the PG
students of Science Department. To conduct this study survey method and
questionnaire tool was adopted for collection of primary data. This study
resulted that the students are satisfied with library resources and services
and students suggested to procure more books of latest edition and reference
collection.
Tyagi, Sunil (2016).Find his research paper on “use of e-resource
by the users of Uttaranchal college of education, Dehradune :A case study”. Based
on the finding of present study, faculty members are fully dependent on
e-recourse for their information needs and to keep themselves up-to-date in
there subject. Use of electronic recourse had great impact on the academic
performance of the student.
Geetha
M. and, Sadashiv Shurpani, (2016).Aim of his research paper on “Use of Library Resources and Services by Students of PESITM and JNN
College of Engineering in Shivamogga: A Comparative Study” The
study revealed that the library resources are being used by the students to
meet their academic needs at the two colleges (PESIT and M and JNNCE) and use
of library resources increases as their level of study increases but the level
of usage is low when compared the between two colleges studied. Librariesprovide good facilities,users may find it extremely difficult
in utilizing the potential of new technology. There is a need for digitization
in order to provide quick access of information. Announcements about arrival of
new books, journals or other reading materials should bring into notice of
users when they are acquired by the library.
Kashyap, Santu Ram. (2016).
conducted a comparative study on the use of electronic resources by the
university teachers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, in which they found
that 72%electronic texts, 74.5% electronic journals, 50% electronic theses, 41%
electronic news papers are used by teachers of Madhya Pradesh. Whereas 84%
electronic texts by teachers of Chhattisgarh,92% electronic magazines, 65%
electronic theses, 53%electronic news papers are used. Out of total users of
electronic resources of universities, 57.54%use online and 11% offline.
35.84%uses both offline and online. In conclusion, meaningful differences have
been found in the teachers of the two universities.
Sharma, Ashish
Kumar (2014). Conducted a study on “The Study on Agriculture
Information needed by Farmers from Librarians of CIC Sagar District in Madhya
Pradesh,India”. As a result found that the most Librarian of CIC are important
source of agricultural sources of agriculture information for farmers they
received all type of technical and non -technical information.
Objectives
of the Study:
The
objective of the study is as follows
1. To know
the suitable study time in the library of respondents.
2. To know
the Frequency of library visits of Respondents.
3. To know the time spend per week in the library by
Respondents
4. To know Opinion towards availability of resources by
Respondents
5. To know about Use of the CeRa,
AGRIS, Agricola, and Krishikohs Data Base etc.
Research Methodology:
The conducted study based on a survey method and a
structured questionnaire has been used for collection of data. There are 265 number
of questionnaire was distributed among the agriculture scientist of Nehru
library users Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Out of 265 questionnaires 245were received
for the study, the data analysed with the help of MS-Excel.
Data
Analysis and Discussion:
Table: 1- Response rate of the Respondents
|
Category of respondents
|
Distributed questionnaire
|
Received questionnaire
|
Percentage %
|
|
Agriculture scientist
|
265
|
245
|
92.80%
|
Table 1 Show that the response rate of the
respondents. It indicates that out of 265 respondents 245 (92.80 %) respondents
were given their responses under the study.
Table: 2 - Library Timings suitable for study of Respondents
|
No. of respondent
|
Response
|
Percentage%
|
|
220
|
Yes
|
89.8%
|
|
25
|
No
|
10.2%
|
|
Total-245
|
|
100.0%
|
As shown in the table - 2 out of 245 respondents 220
(89.8 %)find that the library timing is suitable. but not suitable for 25
(10.2%)respondents. As a result found that the library timing is suitable for most
of the respondents’
Table: 3 - Frequency of library visit by Respondents
|
S. No.
|
Frequency of
library visit
|
Respondents
|
Percentage %
|
|
1
|
Daily
|
28
|
11.4%
|
|
2
|
Weekly
|
51
|
20.8%
|
|
3
|
Fourth night
|
36
|
14.7%
|
|
4
|
Monthly
|
46
|
18.8%
|
|
5
|
Occasionally
|
84
|
34.3%
|
|
|
Total
|
245
|
100 %
|
Fig.1: Frequency of library visit by
Respondents
The data analysis of table 3 & figure 1 shows that
84 (34.3%) respondents were visited the library occasionally, followed by51
respondents (20.08%) visited weekly, 46 respondents (18.8%) visitedmonthly,36
respondents (14.7%) visited fourth night and 28 respondents (11.4%)were visited daily. Overall
the result indicates that most of the respondents (agriculture scientists) were
visited library occasionally.
Table: 4 - Time spend per week in the library by Respondents
|
S.No.
|
Time
spend per week
|
Respondent
|
Percentage %
|
|
1
|
0- 1 hours
|
44
|
18.0 %
|
|
2
|
2-3 hours
|
111
|
45.3%
|
|
3
|
4-5 hours
|
33
|
13.5%
|
|
4
|
6-7 hours
|
6
|
2.4%
|
|
5
|
More than 8 hours
|
51
|
20.8%
|
Fig. 2: Time spend per week in the library
by Respondents
The data analysis of the table –4& figure -2 related
to the Time spent per week for using library by the respondents. After analysisrevealsthat111
(45.3%) respondents spent 2-3 hour per week in library to fulfil their
information needs. Followed by 51 (20.8 %)respondents spend more than 8 hours,
44(18.0 %) respondents spend 0-1 hours, 13(13.5 %)respondents spend4-5 hours
and only 6 (2.4%) respondents spend 6- 7 hours in the library. The result
indicates, overall and mostly respondents’ 2-3hours time spend in library for their
information needs.
Table: 5 -Opinion towards availability of resources
by Respondents
|
S. No.
|
Library Resources
|
Adequate
|
M. Adequate
|
Inadequate
|
|
1
|
Book
|
38.77
|
44.89
|
16.32
|
|
2
|
Thesis
|
51.03
|
42.04
|
25.30
|
|
3
|
Reference Book
|
33.06
|
73.87
|
17.55
|
|
4
|
Journals/ Mag.
|
36.73
|
44.08
|
19.18
|
|
5
|
Dictionary
|
32.65
|
48.97
|
0.00
|
|
6
|
Encyclopedia
|
28.57
|
57.14
|
14.28
|
The availability of information resources is one of
the most important aspects of all types of libraries. They are pivotal to
learning, teaching and research programs in this context the data analysis of
Table - 5 explained that the opinion towards the availability of resources
reveal that the Thesis is the popular choice with51.03%followed by books with 38.77%,
journal/ Magazines with 36.73%, Reference book
with 33.06%, Dictionary 32.65% Dictionary and Encyclopaedia with 28.57%,respondents were given their
responses with concerned subjects is adequate. On the Moderate Adequate scale 73.87 % of
books were Reference book followed by 57.14% Encyclopaedia, 48.97% Dictionary,
44.89% Book, 44.08% Journals/Mag., and 42.04% Thesis. In Inadequate respondents
had given their opinion in 25.30% Thesis, 19.18% Journals/Mag., 17.55%
Reference book, 16.32% Book, 14.28% Encyclopaedia and 0% opinion given in
Dictionary by respondents.
Table: 6 - Use of CeRa Database
by Respondents
|
S.
No.
|
Respondents
|
Rarely
|
Occasionally
|
Frequently
|
|
1
|
Pr. Scientist
|
15.00
|
45.00
|
40.00
|
|
2
|
Sr. Pr. Scientist
|
29.41
|
38.23
|
32.35
|
|
3
|
Scientist
|
33.73
|
37.34
|
28.91
|
|
4
|
KVK Scientist
|
29.62
|
44.44
|
25.92
|
The data analysis of the table - 6 which is related to
use of CeRa database by the agriculture scientists. It shows that highest 33.73
% scientist used rarely followed by 29.62% KVK Scientist, 29.41% Sr Pr.
Scientists and 15% Pr. Scientists uses CeRa Database. In Occasionally highest 45%
Pr. Scientist, followed by 44.44% KVK Scientists, 38.23% Sr. Pr. Scientists,
37.34% Scientist.
Frequently highest40% Pr. Scientist, 32.35% Sr. Pr. Scientist, 28.91% Scientist
and 25.92% KVK Scientists respectively.
Table: 7- Use of Agris
Database by Respondents
|
S.No.
|
Agris Data base
|
Rarely
|
Occasionally
|
Frequently
|
Total
|
|
1
|
Pr.
Scientist
|
10.00
|
40.00
|
50.00
|
20
|
|
2
|
Sr.
Pr. Scientist
|
5.88
|
64.70
|
29.41
|
34
|
|
3
|
Scientist
|
12.04
|
60.24
|
27.71
|
83
|
|
4
|
KVK
Scientist
|
11.11
|
62.96
|
25.92
|
108
|
Above table - 7shows the use of Agris data base by the
agriculture scientist. The result indicates that 12.04 % Scientist, 11.11% KVK
Scientist, 10% Pr. Scientists and 5.88% Sr Pr. Scientists used rarely followed
by 64.70% Sr. Pr Scientist, 62.96% KVK Scientists, 60.24% Scientists, 40%
Scientists uses Occasionally and 50% Pr Scientist, 29.41% Sr. Pr Scientist, 27.71%
Scientist and 25.92% KVK Scientists uses Agris database Frequently.
Table: 8 - Use of Agricola
Database by Respondents
|
S.No.
|
Agricola Data Base
|
Rarely
|
Occasionally
|
Frequently
|
Total
|
|
1
|
Pr. Scientist
|
20.00
|
55.00
|
25.00
|
20
|
|
2
|
Sr. Pr. Scientist
|
20.58
|
50.00
|
29.41
|
34
|
|
3
|
Scientist
|
26.50
|
43.37
|
30.12
|
83
|
|
4
|
KVK Scientist
|
24.07
|
50.92
|
25.00
|
108
|
Table - 8 shows the use of Agricola data base by the
agriculture scientist. The result indicates that 26.50 % Scientist, 24.07 % KVK
Scientist, 20.58 % Sr. Pr. Scientists and 20% Pr. Scientists used rarely
followed by 55% Pr. Scientist, 50.92% KVK Scientists, 50% Sr. pr. Scientists, 43.37%
Scientists uses Occasionally and 30.12%Scientist, 29.41% Sr. Pr. Scientist, 25%
Pr.Scientist and KVK Scientists uses Agris database Frequently.
Table: 09 - Use of Krishikosh
Database by Respondents
|
S.No.
|
Krishikosh
Data Base
|
Rarely
|
Occasionally
|
Frequently
|
Total
|
|
1
|
Pr. Scientist
|
25.00
|
70.00
|
5.00
|
20
|
|
2
|
Sr. Pr. Scientist
|
11.76
|
76.47
|
11.76
|
34
|
|
3
|
Scientist
|
13.25
|
51.80
|
34.93
|
83
|
|
4
|
KVK Scientist
|
13.88
|
65.74
|
20.37
|
108
|
Table - 9 shows the use of Krishikosh data base by the
agriculture scientist. The result indicates that 25% Pr. Scientist, 13.88 % KVK
Scientist, 13.25% Scientists and 11.76% Sr. Pr. Scientists used rarely followed
by 76.47% Sr. Pr. Scientist, 70% Pr. Scientist, 65.74% KVK Scientists, 51.80%
Scientistuses Occasionally and 34.93% Scientist, 20.37% KVK Scientists 11.76% Sr.
Pr. Scientist, 5% Pr. Scientist uses Krishikosh database Frequently.
Table: 10 -Satisfaction
level towards library services by Respondents
|
S.No.
|
Library services
|
Highly
satisfied
|
Satisfied
|
Dissatisfied
|
|
1
|
Issue/return
|
66.93
|
23.67
|
9.38
|
|
2
|
Reference ser.
|
42.44
|
33.46
|
24.08
|
|
3
|
CAS/ SDI
|
20.81
|
50.24
|
28.97
|
|
4
|
Web OPAC
|
29.80
|
36.73
|
33.46
|
|
5
|
Reprography
|
36.32
|
41.63
|
22.04
|
|
6
|
Translation
ser.
|
41.22
|
38.77
|
20.00
|
Note: Percentage exceeds 100% because respondents were
allowed multiple answer
Table– 10 focused the satisfaction level of Agriculture
scientists regarding library services. The result reveals that the 66.93% agriculture scientists accepted that they
were highly satisfied with issue and return service offered by the Library,
Followed by 42.44%
were highly satisfied with the reference service,29.80%
highly satisfied with the Web OPAC,36.32%highly
satisfied with the Reprography
service and the 41.22% respondent were highly satisfiedwith
the translation service and 20.81% highly satisfied with the CAS/SDI,50.24% respondents are satisfied with the CAS/SDI
service offered by the library. Followed by 41.63%
agriculture scientists are satisfiedwith the Reprography, 38.77% satisfied with the translation service; 36.73% satisfied with the Web OPAC, 33.46% satisfied with the Referenceservice and 23.66%satisfied with the Issue/return service,33.46% agricultural scientists accepted that they dissatisfied
with Web OPAC, Followed by 28.97% respondents
are dissatisfied with CAS/SDI, 24.08% dissatisfied
with the web reference service; 22.04%
dissatisfied about with the reprography service,20.00%
dissatisfied with the translation service and09.38%
dissatisfied with the Issue/return offered by the library.
Conclusion:
The Conducted study of the
Nehru Library of Indira
Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. was evaluated for
its library services and resources used by agriculture scientists.Due to
changing information requirements of users and information explosion, it is
essential for librarians to identify the user’s information needs and offered
them better services which are fulfil the information there ofclientele.The
library is only place where a person can go and help him to fulfil his or her
needs. The aim of present study is to explain and focus on library resources
and service used by the agriculture scientists in Nehru library users. The
result shows that the majority of Agriculture Scientist (75%) used thelibrary
occasionally, Majority of scientists spent half hour to an hour in the library
and also spent approximate 15 minutes to read newspaper daily. CeRa is highly using
Agricultural consortium used by the Agriculture Scientists.
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