Examining the Attitude of Readers in Navsari Agricultural University Libraries after COVID-19

Abstract

During the coming years, some pandemic trends may be expected to continue in academic libraries including an acceleration of the trend to phase out physical resources for electronic ones as well as trends in remote work options. This paper discusses the results of a study conducted post-COVID-19, examining the attitude of readers in Navsari Agricultural University Libraries in which readers shared their impressions of post-pandemic Navsari Agricultural University Libraries areas involved in resources, services, and facilities. Moreover, participants’ responses shed light on the present status of readers’ attitudes, changes faced by the readers in relation to information seeking, and changes felt by readers in their opinion, in relation to the library after post-COVID-19. In sum, the study provides insights into opportunities/ positive effects, soft skills for readers, virtual library service, and reappraisal of library environment aspects of digital devices and applications that are widely used by colleges.