Enhancing Information Dissemination in Libraries: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Social Media and Mobile Applications in the college students of Naxal Block
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm2024.v04.n01.005Keywords:
Social Media, Mobile Applications, Information Dissemination, Libraries, College StudentsAbstract
The current study investigates the usefulness of social media and mobile applications in enhancing information distribution within libraries, with a focus on college students in the Naxal Block. A detailed study is conducted to assess the impact of these digital tools on the accessibility of library resources and services. To gather viewpoints from 284 selected individuals, a mixed-methods approach is used, which includes questionnaires and interviews. The findings provide useful insights into college students' awareness, involvement, preferences, and barriers to using social media and mobile applications for library information distribution in the Naxal Block.
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