Library Resources: Utilization by Teachers and Students
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| author | Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah |
| author_facet | Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah |
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| contents | Library Resources: Utilization by Teachers and Students Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah Library Materials Library Services Users (Information) Academic Libraries Teacher Education Programs Preservice Teachers Foreign Countries College Students College Faculty Teacher Attitudes Student Attitudes Gender Differences Aim of this study was to investigate the availability and utilizations of existing resources of the libraries of those universities and GCETs [Government College for Elementary Teachers] where ADE [Associate Degree in Education] and B.Ed. (Hons) elementary programs were launched during the year 2010-2011. Total 70% GCETs and 80% universities were included in the study. Teachers and students were selected as sample on the basis of their availability. The data for this survey was collected through a checklist and questionnaires for both teachers and students. The results revealed that libraries are underutilized despite teachers' and students' expressed willingness to use libraries. Lack of human and material resources was the main reason for underutilization. Students mostly visit the library for reading books, preparation of assignment and to consume spare time. Library staff needed professional training, procedures for purchase of library resources need simplification for timely procurement, virtual linkage with national and international libraries needs to be addressed, and enhanced funding and proper utilization of funding is required for improved efficiency. The libraries in GCETs were comparatively more dilapidated than libraries in Universities. It is concluded that improved library services and provisions can enhance the relevance and utilization of libraries. |
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| spellingShingle | Library Resources: Utilization by Teachers and Students Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah Library Materials Library Services Users (Information) Academic Libraries Teacher Education Programs Preservice Teachers Foreign Countries College Students College Faculty Teacher Attitudes Student Attitudes Gender Differences Library Resources: Utilization by Teachers and Students Jamil, Mubashrah Tariq, Riaz-ul-Haq Jamil, Shaziah Library Materials Library Services Users (Information) Academic Libraries Teacher Education Programs Preservice Teachers Foreign Countries College Students College Faculty Teacher Attitudes Student Attitudes Gender Differences Aim of this study was to investigate the availability and utilizations of existing resources of the libraries of those universities and GCETs [Government College for Elementary Teachers] where ADE [Associate Degree in Education] and B.Ed. (Hons) elementary programs were launched during the year 2010-2011. Total 70% GCETs and 80% universities were included in the study. Teachers and students were selected as sample on the basis of their availability. The data for this survey was collected through a checklist and questionnaires for both teachers and students. The results revealed that libraries are underutilized despite teachers' and students' expressed willingness to use libraries. Lack of human and material resources was the main reason for underutilization. Students mostly visit the library for reading books, preparation of assignment and to consume spare time. Library staff needed professional training, procedures for purchase of library resources need simplification for timely procurement, virtual linkage with national and international libraries needs to be addressed, and enhanced funding and proper utilization of funding is required for improved efficiency. The libraries in GCETs were comparatively more dilapidated than libraries in Universities. It is concluded that improved library services and provisions can enhance the relevance and utilization of libraries. |
| title | Library Resources: Utilization by Teachers and Students |
| topic | Library Materials Library Services Users (Information) Academic Libraries Teacher Education Programs Preservice Teachers Foreign Countries College Students College Faculty Teacher Attitudes Student Attitudes Gender Differences |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1210449 |