The role of digital resources and reading habits in college library: A case study of Satyawati College (Evening), University of Delhi

AbstractIn the rapidly evolving landscape of education, college libraries have undergone a significant transformation. At the heart of this transformation lie two critical elements: the growing role of digital resources and the changing reading habits of the students. Together, they are reshaping how knowledge is accessed, absorbed and applied in academic life. Understanding the function and effects of digital resources as well as the reading preferences of college library patrons is the aim of this study. This study aims to investigate the likely causes of gender disparities in undergraduate students’ reading habits, reading goals, reading materials and digital devices in the digital world. The majority of users prefer reading digital resources over print books, e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers, e-journals and articles, according to data analysed using a Google form. The results also showed that while some students liked reading from print books and computers and laptops, the majority of pupils preferred reading from their mobile phones. According to the study’s findings, students’ reading preferences have gradually shifted from printed books to online resources as a result of information and technological advancements. An analytical study was described in the paper. Today’s users’ reading habits are greatly impacted by the pervasive usage of digital devices. It completely alters the younger generation’s typical reading habits, since they are students always seeking out opportunities to fully benefit from the digital age. The technologies of today have an impact on students’ reading habits at home as well as on their learning and studying in the classroom. Hence, the digital age affects the evolution of reading materials, the use of technology in reading and the patterns and behaviours of college students’ reading habits.