Attitude of Library Users towards Overdue Fines, University of Mysore: A Study
Journal Title: SRELS Journal of Information Management - Year 2015, Vol 52, Issue 1
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The article surveys the Mysore University Library and University under Graduate Library users' attitudes towards overdue fines. A total of 2330 users who responded to a questionnaire participated in the study. The study reported here surveyed students' perception of increases in fines imposed by the University of Mysore. 2330 respondents were given a structured questionnaire to complete and return between December and January, 2011-12. Findings revealed the users opinions and feelings about overdue fines. The paper makes recommendations that can help libraries boost the collection of overdue fines.
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- DOI 10.17821/srels/2015/v52i1/57570
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