The role of academic library in facilitating graduate and post graduate students: the case of the University of Peshawar, Pakistan.

Autor: Khan, Amjid1,2 amjid.librn@gmail.com, Bhatti, Rubina3 dr.rubytariq@gmail.com, Khan, Ghalib2,4 ghalibkhan1@yahoo.com, Ismail, Muhammad5
Zdroj: Library Philosophy & Practice. 12/3/2014, p1-21. 21p.
Abstrakt: This study surveyed the utilization of resources, services and facilities of the Central Library of the University of Peshawar by the students. The findings reveal that most of the respondents visited the library to study course books, consult reference materials and to retrieve unpublished documents for information needs. Majority of the respondents indicated that the library provided effective services. They were satisfied with the lighting system, ventilation facilities, reading tables and staff behavior with end users. However, lack of e-resources, inadequate collection and insufficient physical facilities were the major problems in the effective use of library collection and services. This study, its hopped, will provide a base for the improvement of the library of University of Peshawar in particular and other university libraries in the province in general having a situation similar to the University of Peshawar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts