This paper focuses on the awareness, use, satisfaction and problems regarding the available library resources at Dronacharya College of Engineering. In this study, the perspectives of teachers and students were compared side by side. To collect data from 400 targeted samples (350 students and 50 teachers) with the help of a structured questionnaire designed to cover all possible aspects required to fulfil the study objectives using the descriptive survey method. Based on the responses of 236 valid respondents (59.00%), it can be inferred that although the library offers a sizable collection of print and electronic resources, it is somewhat short on valued and updated materials. Besides, students put the internet facility into serious question. Overall, the teachers are neutrally satisfied with the collection and the students are satisfied enough. Updated collection, demand driven acquisition, expanded internet access, and awareness campaigns are just a few suggested actions that could improve user satisfaction and the effective use of library resources. Keywords: Library resources, Resource utilization, Library users, User satisfaction, User awareness, Dronacharya College of Engineering (DCE)
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