Use of Mobile Applications in Library Services

Abstract

Purpose– The main aim of this study is to find the usage of smart phone applications by post-graduate (PG) students of University of Delhi, explore the use of services provided through library website and investigate the perception of students on extending library services through smart phone applications (apps).
Design/Methodology/approach– In this study, survey method was employed to find the usability of smart phone apps and library services among PG students of academic faculty of arts, University of Delhi.
Findings– The findings reveal that students are high-end users of smart phones and their applications. They also show a positive attitude towards adopting smart phone applications in context of library and information services. The study strongly recommends the adoption of smart phone apps in library settings keeping in view trending mobile technology.
Limitations– The current study focussed on PG students of the academic arts faculty of the University of Delhi who use various mobile applications. The study was carried out between October to November 2017.
Paper type– Research Paper