Social networking sites and their role in Scholarly communication: a Study of the faculty members of a study of Amrapali institute, Haldwani

The present study revealed about the use of social networking sites by the faculty members of Central Himalayan region. Amrapali Institute, Haldwani of Uttrakhand technical university of has been taken for the study, which is situated at this region

A closed questionnaire method was applied for the study. 55 questionnaires were distributed amongst faculty members of this institute and only 50 respondents replied. Out of 50 respondents only 45 respondents used SNSs.

It is observed that majority of the faculty members of Amrapali Institute used SNS. From all disciplines are aware of the SNSs and have accounts on them. 80% faculties accessed Facebook through mobiles and laptops at their home. 75.6% faculty members used Whatsapp through their mobile phones. 84.4% faculty members shared information through it and 40% used it for communication of research output. 55.6% faculty members of this institute believed that SNS is relevant, active and interesting community, 31.1% used it for gaining valuable ideas. However, 75.6% believed that SNS exposed to latest technology and 56.14% are satisfied with SNS

Library of Amrapali Institute should use these social networking sites in promoting their services amongst faculty members.