A Study On Perceptions Of College Students Towards Digital Libraries In Maharashtra.

Technology has revolutionized many walks of life from business to governance, learning to workplaces. This research aimed to examine students' perceptions towards the digital library services at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. A survey of 176 engineering post-grads was used to accomplish this. Random sampling technique was used. Primary data collected through structured questionnaires. The research showed that respondents are aware of and use digital collections. The report examined students' views on internet libraries and digital collections. The survey also examined students' perceptions of digital library pros and cons. The digital library system's applicability was also examined, with a focus on the prototype model's course material presentation. The study showed that digital libraries can improve student learning. Studying student perspectives helps determine the efficacy and relevance of digital library services in academic settings. This research clarifies the existing state of digital library usage and lays the groundwork for improving digital library infrastructure and services to meet the changing needs of college students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]