1Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur-516360, Andhra Pradesh, India
2Librarian, Malla Reddy Institute of Technology and Science, Maisammaguda, Dhulapally, Secunderabad-500100, Telangana, India
3Assistant Professor & Head, Library & information Science, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
*Corresponding author) email id: rajasureshkumar.pitla@gmail.com
Online published on 30 May, 2021.
This research contrasts the usage of print and electronic resources in selected libraries of Andhra Pradesh. The questionnaires were distributed among 100 library users and 97 completed responses were collected; the response rate was 97%. The paper focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of the tools, consumer opinion on the usefulness of electronic and print services indicates that the majority of users find it happy. In order to improve their use of the library, user orientation programs should be organized in the form of product demonstrations, tutorials and hands-on training to train users in the use of online resources.
Comparative study, Electronic materials, Print materials, Users survey
