Availability and Use of Information Resources and Services by Teachers of Pre-University Colleges in Shivamogga District: A Study

In this study examines the use information sources and services by the teachers of pre-university colleges in shivamogga taluck. Total 170 questionnaires were distributed to the teachers, out of which 159 questionnaires were received back. The findings of the study shows that the majority 50.94% of teachers are daily visit the library. The majority of 62(38.99%) respondents are satisfied with the library location and reading room facility. The study shows that the 90(56.61%) of teachers opinion disagree with availability of inadequate library building in pre-university colleges and only 13(8.17%) of teachers opinion strongly agree with inadequate library building. The Study suggested that Department of pre-university board, set minimum standards for the libraries including librarian recruitment, minimum budget, computers, internet facility, library automation and collection of books and physical facilities provide to pre-university college libraries.