Title:
STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF M- LIBRARIES THAN THE TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES

Authors:
Mallikarjun Biradar and Altaf Hussain

Abstract:
The 21st century has witnessed transformative advancements in technology across various sectors, including information dissemination. Libraries, as essential repositories of knowledge, have had to adapt their services to meet the evolving needs of modern users, who increasingly prefer digital and mobile resources over traditional print materials. The limited availability of physical books in many libraries has further necessitated a shift toward more dynamic, digital services. Mobile technology, in particular, offers faster access to information, presenting libraries with both opportunities and challenges to remodel their service delivery. With the ubiquity of smartphones, libraries can extend their reach to remote users and provide more personalized, user-friendly experiences. This study explores the impact of mobile technology on traditional libraries, emphasizing the effectiveness of mobile libraries (M-libraries) compared to their conventional counterparts in terms of accessibility, user engagement, and service delivery.

Keywords:
Students' perceptions, M-libraries, Traditional libraries, Effectiveness