Mathematics Department: October 2021

IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ITS USAGE TOWORDS GENERAL PEOPLE

(WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VANIYAMBADI TOWN)

K.Rajeswari.,Msc.,M.Phil, Head & Assistant professor Department of Statistics,

N.Mahalakshmi Msc.,M.Phil, Assistant Professor,PG & Research Department of

Mathematics,

K.Sulochana Msc.,M.Phil, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics,

S. Revathi Msc.,M.Phil, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics,

M.Sathiyapriya, Msc.,M.Phil, Assistant Professor,PG & Research Department of

Mathematics

Library

The word "library" seems to be used in so many different aspects now, from the brick-and-mortar

public library to the digital library. Public libraries and indeed, all libraries are changing and dynamic

places where librarians help people find the best source of information whether it's a book, a web site, or

database entry. The inscribed clay tablets were used nearly 5,000 years ago, as early as 3020 B.C.

ABSRACT

This paper tries to bring out the impact of public library and its usage towards general people.

Kew words: Library ,Public, Knowledge.

INTRODUCTION

Public libraries continue to be places for education and self-help and offer opportunity for people

of all ages and backgrounds. They offer opportunity for everyone to learn and to pursue selfimprovement.

In response to community needs for information, many libraries offer such programs as

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, homework help, after-school programs for children, job

information centers, assistance for new immigrants, literacy programs, and much, much more. To serve

such community needs, public libraries collect and make available information in many, many formats.

Libraries are places where people connect not just with books and computers but with other people.

In our changing information age, we need libraries more than ever to help us sort through the information

clutter. After all, librarians are the ultimate search engine. They know how to find the best information in

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whatever form and teach others how to find, use, and evaluate information. They, of course, apply this

skill to the traditional functions of materials selection and readers advisory. The library is one of the most

valuable institutions we have, and we should not take it for granted.

 Public Library Association

A division of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association

in the world. Founded in 1944, PLA is a member-driven organization that exists to provide a

diverse program of communication, publication, advocacy, continuing education, and

programming for its members and others interested in the advancement of public library service.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

To find out the impact of public library and its usage towards general people.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This paper helps the general public to know about impact of its and its usage.

LIMITATIONS

 This study done only in Vaniyambadi town.

 Time duration of the study in only 15 days.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 Research Design

Research design indicates the methods and procedures of conducting research study.

 Sampling size

 Data Collection Method

For primary data ,questionnaires method was followed .The questionnaires were issued to

collect the data. with Statistical tools and its results done in a formal way. So as to gather

information about the feeling of the respondent with regard to the topic under investing.

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Sources of Data

 Primary data

The primary data has been collected by means of questionnaires.

 Secondary Data

The researcher collected the secondary form research books and also gathered information by

browsing in the net.

 Percentage Analysis

Percentage bar diagram is used to highlight the relative importance of the various components

parts to the whole. The total for each bar taken as 100 and the value of each component is

expressed as percentage of the respective totals.

 Pie diagram

The pie diagram ranks high in understanding .Just as we divide a bar or a rectangle to show its

components, a circle can also be divide into sectors .As there are 360 degree at the center,

proportionate sectors are cut taking the whole data equal to 360 degrees.

 Chi-square test

Suppose we are given a set of observed frequencies obtained under some experiment and we want

to test if the experimental results support a particular hypothesis or theory. Karl Pearson in 1990,

developed a test for testing the significance of the discrepancy between experimental values and

the theoretical values obtained under some hypothesis

DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRATION

(Table-1) Respondents of visitors in public library

Years

Respondent Percentage Cumulative

percentage

1-2 10 12.5% 12.5%

2-3 12 15% 27.5%

3-4 12 15% 42.5%

4-5 14 17.5% 60%

More than 5 32 40% 100%

Total 80 100%

Source :Primary data

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INTERPRETATION

The above table shows that 12.5% of the respondent are to visit 1-2 years,15% are 2-3 years,15% are 3-4

tears 17.5% are 4-5 years and 40% are more than 5 years.

(Table-2) Respondents for facility criteria in public library

Library facilities Respondent Degree Cumulative

degree

Reading Hall 10 450 450

Different Books 15 67.50 1120.5

Newspaper &

Magazine

10 450 157.50

Others 5 22.50 1800

All of the above 40 1800 3600

Total 80 3600

Source :Primary data

INTERPRETATION

The above table shows that facility criteria in public library 450 of the respondent are reading hall, 67.50

are different books , 450 are Newspaper & Magazine 22.50 facility and 1800 are all of the above facilities.

(Table-3) Available of Books and their opinions

Observed data

BOOKS AVAILABLE OPENIONS TOTAL

EXCELLAENT SATISFACTORY POOR

HISTORICAL NOVEL 8 5 2 15

STORY BOOKS 11 9 3 23

BIOGRAPHY 8 7 2 17

SOCIAL & ETHICS

BOOKS

9 4 4 17

OTHERS 3 3 2 8

TOTAL 39 28 13 80

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Expected data

In χ2 calculation table

χ2 =2.632

Degrees of freedom

ɤ= {(c-1)(r-1)} -6

={ (3-1)(5-1) }-6

= { (2)(4) }-6

= {8}-6

Table value

At 5% level of significance for 2 DOF the value from χ2 table 5.991

I conclude here H0 is accepted. Because calculated value not exceed than the table value.

So,There is satisfaction of studying any kind of books chosen by the readers.

FINDINGS

 Majority of the respondent are visits library for more than 5 years

 Majority of the respondent says that they are availing all the facilities in public library

 Majority of the respondent knows many aspects of public library

BOOKS AVAILABLE OPENIONS TOTAL

EXCELLAENT SATISFACTORY POOR

HISTORICAL NOVEL 7.3 5.25 2.4 14.95

STORY BOOKS 11.2 8.1 3.7 23

BIOGRAPHY 8.2 5.95 2.7 16.85

SOCIAL & ETHICS

BOOKS

8.2 5.95 2.76 16.91

OTHERS 3.9 2.8 1.3 8

TOTAL 38.8 28.5 12.86 79.71

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 Majority of the school students use to study biography and women study story books &

Historical novels

 Majority of the men are studying news paper.

 All the respondents are studying different types of books and they are well satisfied of the

books chosen by themselves and it is proved by the researcher thought chi- square

analysis.

SUGGESTION

Various kinds of books and facilities are available in library but they are not utilized by general

Public to its optimum level.

Public shall visit library and shall wait avail all of its facilities.

CONCLUSION

Various kinds of facilities are available in library and it is provided fully for general public readers

are choosing different types of books like social books, ethical books, biography, historical books, News

papers & magazines etc., The readers are choosing the books in their own interest and they are getting

satisfaction of the chosen books by them and that was proved by the researcher through chi-square

analysis .Hence on the conclusion of the paper in the researcher conclude that public library carrier

positive impact on general public.

REFERENCE

 Fundamentals of Applied Statistics -S.C.Gupta, Himalaya publishing house

 Fundamentals of mathematical Statistics -S.C.Gupta and V.K.Kapoor-sultan & sons

 Hogg, R.V. & Craig. A. T. (1998): Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Macmillan

 Statistics-Theory & Practice, R.S.N.Pillai & Bagavathi,S.Chand

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1.NAME

2.AGE

3.QUALIFICATION

4.SEX

5.How long you go to public library

a) 1-2 b) 2-3 c) 3-4 d) 4-5 e) more than 5 years

6. What are the facilities available in public library

a)Reading hall b) Different Books c) News paper and Magazine d) Others e) All of above

7.What kind of books you read

a) Historical Novels b) Story Books c) Biography d) social and ethic books e)others

8. What are types you know

a)Mobile library b) Public library c) Private library d)Personal library e) others

9. Are you have habbit of reading books in library

a) YES B) NO

10.State the satisfaction you set out of library books.

BOOKS AVAILABLE

EXCELLAENT SATISFACTORY POOR

HISTORICAL NOVEL

STORY BOOKS

BIOGRAPHY

SOCIAL & ETHICS

BOOKS

OTHERS

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11.What kind of improvement you expect in public library

a) Arrangements of books in proper manner b)Increase no. of story books

c) can provide additional books to regular visitors d)Can Increase date return

for the books taken

e) Can provide infrastructure facility to attract students also

12.In your opinion which age group people are mostly facilitated by public library

a) 10-20 b) 20-30 c) 30-40 d) 40-50 e) Above 50

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