Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D (2025)

In the digital era, social media platforms have emerged as dominant sources of information and communication, significantly influencing students’ academic behavior. This study investigates the use of library resources among students of Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan (H.N.G.U.) in the context of increasing social media usage. A total of 300 students from Arts, Commerce, and Science faculties were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and correlation analysis. Findings reveal that while WhatsApp and YouTube are widely used for academic purposes, the library continues to serve as an essential source of authentic, structured, and curriculum-based information. However, frequent use of social media has reduced physical library visits for nearly half of the respondents. The study concludes that library services should be integrated with digital platforms and recommends strengthening information literacy programs to ensure balanced use of social media and library resources.