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
80
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
=2
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.
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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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