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Library Security Issues and Challenges: A Study on Gitam Deemed to be University Library, Telangana

G Krishna Reddy , G Krishna Reddy1 , J Vivekavardhan2

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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science 16(1):p 29-36, . | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.16122.3
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The study explores library security issues and challenges at of selected Gitam deemed to be University in Telangana State. 450 Questionnaires distributed to the Students and Research Scholars of Gitam University. A total number of 428 filled questionnaires was received. The study reveals that noise-making through using electronic gadgets in the library was, 78 (22.03%), library materials theft and mutilation 12 (3.39%) making the books not available to other users by changing the shelving location was 13 (3.67%). cybercrimes in library 18 (5.08%),Violating the laws of copyright was 19 (5.37%). The study also reveals that lack of awareness on library ethics, 98 (23.96 %); non availability of multiple copies of the books force the users to steal the books 61 (14.91%) Ignorance on library crime, 45 (11%); inappropriate security system to track accusers, 17 (4.16%); unaffordable prices of the books was 43 (10.51%) findings of the study.

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