Exploring Social Networking Site Utilization Among Library Users at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru: A Study

Library Herald

Year : 2024, Volume : 62, Issue : 4

First page : (565) Last page : (579)

Print ISSN : 0024-2292. Online ISSN : 0976-2469.

Article DOI : 10.5958/0976-2469.2024.00040.1

Exploring Social Networking Site Utilization Among Library Users at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru: A Study

Laxmi Yallappa Kamble1, Vinayak M. Bankapur2

1 Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, India

2 Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, India

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Social Networking sites, Library Users, YouTube, Agriculture University, Library, Bangaluru