Dr. Rajinder Kumar Assistant Librarian Central Library Maharana Pratap Horticultural University Karnal.
1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
Definitions........................................................................................... 1
Statement of the Problem .............................................................. 10
Objectives of the Study................................................................... 11
Hypotheses of Study ....................................................................... 11
Limitation of the Study .................................................................. 12
Research Questions for the Study ................................................ 12
Profiles of the Universities ............................................................. 13
References ......................................................................................... 36
2. Review of Literature ..................................................................... 41
OPAC Awareness ........................................................................... 42
Frequency of OPAC Use ................................................................ 45
Purpose of use of OPAC ................................................................ 47
OPAC Searching Facilities............................................................. 49
Users Satisfaction Level Regarding OPAC ................................ 51
Problems Encounter in the Use of OPAC .................................. 53
Suggestions ....................................................................................... 55
Features of OPAC ........................................................................... 58
Miscellaneous ................................................................................... 58
Summary ........................................................................................... 59
References ......................................................................................... 60
3. Research Methodology ................................................................. 69
Locale of the Study ......................................................................... 69
Tools and Techniques of Data Collection ................................... 70
Sources of Data Collection ............................................................ 71
Pilot Study......................................................................................... 72
Administration of the Questionnaire .......................................... 72
Analysis of Data .............................................................................. 83
References ......................................................................................... 84
4. Data Analysis and Interpretations ............................................ 85
Visit of the Library .......................................................................... 85
Awareness and use of Library Services ...................................... 94
Source of Library Catalogue and OPAC ..................................112
Learnt use of OPAC .....................................................................116
Use of Various Searching options while using OPAC...........138
Frequency of subject search in OPAC ......................................146
Awareness of on Screen Help .....................................................183
Problems Faced while using OPAC ...........................................198
Satisfaction Level on the Use of OPAC ....................................201
Suggestions for the Improvement of OPAC System ..............203
5. Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion ..................................207
Major Findings of the Study........................................................207
Testing of Hypothesis ...................................................................212
Conclusion ......................................................................................214
Suggestions .....................................................................................214
Suggestions for Future Studies ...................................................216
Bibliography ..................................................................................217
Appendices ....................................................................................229
Appendix-I: Questionnaire for Users ........................................233
Appendix-II: Questionnaire for Library Staff..........................235
