A Study on Public Library Resources and Services for Job Seekers at District Central Library, Salem

Public libraries play a vital role in promoting education, knowledge, and career development, especially for job seekers preparing for competitive examinations. This study focuses on the resources and services provided by the District Central Library, Salem, and their usefulness for competitive exam aspirants. The library offers a wide range of materials such as competitive examination books, newspapers, magazines, reference sources, and internet facilities to support users. The study aims to analyze the level of utilization of these resources, identify the needs and problems faced by job seekers, and evaluate user satisfaction with library services. A survey method was adopted, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 100 respondents. The findings of the study help in understanding the effectiveness of library services and suggest improvements to enhance support for job seekers.

Public Library, Competitive Examinations, Library Resources, Job Seekers, Information Services

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