Exploring social networking site utilization among library users at the university of agricultural sciences, Bengaluru: A study

This study examines the preferences of the respondents, usage patterns and perceptions of SNSs. The observations suggest that smartphones are one of the most preferred devices for accessing SNS, mainly due to their portability and flexibility. Although the principal purpose of SNSs are private messaging, entertainment, and education, however, encounters such as network issues and privacy concerns continue to exist. The users generally consign a high-level value on global connectivity and customized privacy settings, and also expect relatively high expectations of library services delivered via SNSs. Some of the propositions for improving the users’ experience include arranging in order of security and privacy procedures, improving network infrastructure, personalizing functionality, and fostering relationships with academic institutions.