Mapping the information use among the users at the Library of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
a study
Keywords:
Chi-Square scoring of Library Usage, Information Mapping, Neuro-science Journals and Books, NIMHANS Library, NIMHANS Library UsersAbstract
During COVID-19 pandemic situation, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Library was open to the users for rendering normal services. In this study Users were studied in regard to their use of library on different aspects including use of e-resources and internet facilities. Difference of library use in between male and female ofUG & PG level in different disciplines is shown here. Survey method including structured questionnaire were given to the users through email and personally. Chi-Square Test was applied to prove the hypothetical statement. It is observed that major respondents were from PG level. In regard to use of
e-resources and duration of spending time in the library it is found that there is no uniformity in between the male and female respondents. Whereas, there is a significant relationship between the male and female respondents in regard to visit the library and in regard to use the internet in the library. As an original work, this study may help to understand the library environment of a medical institute during pandemic situation.
