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“The Role of College Library Resources in Improving User Abilities”

Nikita Baliram Tour, Research Scholar, M.G.M University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dr. Rasika. R. Wadalkar, Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Department of Library and Information Science, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Abstract: This study investigates how college library resources (print, digital, services, and staff-mediated support) contribute to the improvement of students’ academic and information-handling abilities. The study measures relationships between library use, information literacy, research skills, critical thinking, and academic performance. This study is based on secondary sources of data collected from published books, research journals, government reports, online databases, and institutional repositories related to college library resources and their impact on user abilities. Relevant literature, previous empirical studies, and statistical reports were analyzed to identify patterns and draw conclusions. The data were systematically reviewed, interpreted, and compared to evaluate how library resources contribute to improving information literacy, research skills, and overall academic performance of college students. Findings are expected to show a positive association between targeted library use (instruction sessions, e-resources, reference services) and improvements in information literacy and research competence, even after controlling for prior academic achievement and socio-demographic variables.

Keywords: College library resources; information literacy; academic performance; library services; student abilities