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Libraries are experiencing a shift in their usage patterns due to the introduction of digital materials and technology. This study aims at investigating the library usage patterns among library patrons. The methodology used the San Francisco dataset to visualize and analyze the library usage, and the usage patterns reveal that most people using the libraries are retired staff and staff members. These library users have access to the library materials, facilitating them to borrow up to a specific number of materials compared to other library users and are aware of the library’s services. In this regard, libraries need to market their services and sensitize their users on the services provided to increase library usage among its users.
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Kawina, I., Mehrotra, S. (2023). Investigating Library Usage Patterns. In: Choudrie, J., Mahalle, P.N., Perumal, T., Joshi, A. (eds) ICT with Intelligent Applications. ICTIS 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 719. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3758-5_56
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