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Perception and Use of Library Resources Among Undergraduate English Majors Students

https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v2i2.87
Baryalai Fazli
Kabul University, Department of English, Faculty of Foreign Languages & Literature, Kabul, AF
Abdullah Noori
Kabul University, Department of English, Faculty of Foreign Languages & Literature, Kabul, AF
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2141-3675
Mohammad Rahim Janbaz
Kabul University, Department of English, Faculty of Foreign Languages & Literature, Kabul, AF

Corresponding Author(s) : Baryalai Fazli

fazli@gmail.com

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April

Abstract

This study investigated the perceptions and utilization of library resources among undergraduate English major students at Kabul University’s English Department. Academic libraries play a critical role in supporting higher education; however, little is known about how students in under-resourced university settings perceive and engage with these services. The study employed a quantitative survey design to address this research gap, collecting data from 159 students using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were used to analyze patterns in students’ experiences. The results revealed that while many students valued the library’s range of resources and its contribution to academic success, substantial challenges existed. Students reported difficulties accessing digital and print materials, indicating problems with organization, usability, and availability problems. Although the perceived quality of resources was moderate, many expressed concerns about outdated collections and limited relevance to current coursework. Additionally, the study found that library services had a positive impact on research and writing skills. However, this impact was constrained by insufficient user training, limited staff support for digital tools, and underdeveloped online services. Students appreciated the physical facilities and support from staff but also emphasized the need for more responsive services. Recommendations included improving digital infrastructure, updating materials, and expanding information literacy training.

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Academic performance English majors Information literacy Kabul University Library resources Resource utilization Student perceptions
Fazli, B., Noori, A., & Janbaz, M. R. (2025). Perception and Use of Library Resources Among Undergraduate English Majors Students. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2), 25–38. https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v2i2.87
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