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100			_aKamble, Laxmi Yallappa and Bankapur, V.M. _959863
245			_aWhatsapp technology in library services: A usage study
260			_aIASLIC Bulletin
300			_a70(1), Mar, 2025: p.15-24
520			_aPurpose: Methodology: Findings: Originality: Keywords: Technology has significantly impacted students’ lives, and the use of mobile devices in the classroom is becoming popular among many educational institutions. As more students hold smartphones, the WhatsApp becomes increasingly popular as a study tool and communication platform. The present study is aimed to find out the WhatsApp usage pattern by the medical students. The study's goal is to acquire a better understanding of WhatsApp usage. It also considers students' perspectives on the usage of WhatsApp for library services, as well as any issues they are experiencing. The participants of the group were chosen at random. Questionnaires were used to collect data and 193 were . SPSS was used to examine the data. According to the statistics, most students communicate and share information via WhatsApp. Students anticipate that the library will offer services via WhatsApp, such as access to a list of recently acquired books and newspaper services. This study looks at the services that students expect through WhatsApp platforms and how they use WhatsApp. This allows librarians to determine what services students demand via these channels and integrate social media into their libraries. – Reproduced https://www.iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/IASLIC%20Bulletin%20March%202025%20abstract%20Book.pdf
650			_aWhatsApp, Social networking site. Library service, Expectation _959864
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