Usage of Library Print Resources among Postgraduate Students of Vignan Group of Educational Institutions in Guntur: A Survey

Srinivasa Rao, Veeravalli, Dr. M. Doraswamy

Abstract: The main aim the study is to examine the level of usage of various print resources and services prevailed in Vignan Group of Educational Institutions in Guntur of Andhra Pradesh. The survey design method with help of a well-structured questionnaire is used in the study. This study is conducted among 1070 postgraduate students of Vignan Group of Educational Institutions in Guntur City and the response was received from 734 postgraduate students which constitute 68.60% of response rate. The study aimed at identifying the usage levels of various print resources such as text books, reference books, magazines/journals, dissertations/project reports, previous question papers and newspapers made postgraduate students. The results of the data indicate that more male students used these print resources when compared to the female students. It is also found that there is no significant difference in the level of usage of print resources, such as, text books, magazines/journals, dissertations/project reports, old question papers and newspapers among the students, namely, MBA, MCA, Engineering and Science.

Keywords: Usage pattern, Print resources, Digital resources, Postgraduate students

How to Cite?: Srinivasa Rao, Veeravalli, Dr. M. Doraswamy, "Usage of Library Print Resources among Postgraduate Students of Vignan Group of Educational Institutions in Guntur: A Survey", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 16-20, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251031095127, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251031095127