Copyright Challenges for Library Services: A Study of Law College Libraries in Rajasthan

Vinod D; Kishore Kumar S

doi:10.48161/qaj.v4n2a442

Authors

Vinod.D Research Scholar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Kishore Kumar S Deputy Librarian, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48161/qaj.v4n2a442

Keywords:

CopyRight, IPR, Law libraries

Abstract

The study explores the IPR and Copyright Act related issues in front of the self-finance law college librarians in Rajasthan. The present study uses 248 samples from 60 libraries selected via random sampling. A structured interview of 248 library professionals was conducted to collect the primary data. The questions and the method were the same and the purpose of the study was also well communicated. There are 182 (73.39%) male and 66 (26.61%) female respondents. The majority of library professionals, 76 respondents (30.65%) are working as librarians, followed by 2 respondents (0.81%) working as Deputy Librarians, 54 respondents (21.77%) working as Assistant Librarians and 116 respondents (46.77%) working as Library Assistants. 60 self-finance law college libraries are effectively providing book lending, reference service, new arrival list, and newspaper display services. 46 libraries are providing Reprographic/Xerox service and facility. The Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient value of R is -1 and the t-value is7.01214. Chi-Square value and standard deviation are also applied in library collections and IPR awareness among library professionals. The findings are the result and outcome of the inferences and interpretations made during the study

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Author Biography

Kishore Kumar S, Deputy Librarian, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. S. Kishore Kumar Deputy Librarian,
Central Library, Alagappa University,
Karaikudi, T.N. Mobile No:09444138098 Scopus Id:7410000000
ORCID ID- 0000-0001-7694-4807 Google Scholar ID:DfcwMHcAAAAJ

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