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Use Of Electronic Resources By Postgraduate Students In University Of Cape Coast, Emmanuel Manu Agyapong Mr, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr, Paulina Nana Yaa Kwafoa Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates the use of electronic resources by postgraduate students in University of Cape Coast (UCC). It specifically targets first year postgraduate students of UCC. Awareness, usage, training, and access were explored. A survey method was employed and a structured questionnaire was utilized to solicit data. The findings revealed that, though students are aware of electronic resources, they do not fully utilize them to support their academic pursuit due to poor level of information literacy skills. However, few students had not participated in all information literacy skills training organized by the library. Results from the study showed that, significant …

Differences Between Faculty Members And Research Scholars In Use Of E-Resources, Anil Kumar Siwach

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The present study investigates the differences between faculty and research scholars in terms of e-resource use, methods of use, purpose, hindrances faced and search strategies.

Methodology: The study was conducted in five universities of North India using survey method. Stratified random sampling was used for selection of the samples and the final data consisted of 668 respondents including 252 faculty members and 416 research scholars. Mann Whitney test was conducted for testing of hypotheses.

Findings: In the study it was found that the faculty members used e-resources more in comparison to the research scholars. Significant differences …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources At College Libraries In Bangalore, India: A Study Of College Learners, Dr. Lokesha Naik, Narasappa Kc, Dr. G S Ramesha Naik

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This research article investigates the accessibility and usage of electronic resources among College libraries in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In India, most of the institutions initiated electronic information resources in library services. Primary data were collected from four selected college libraries through a structured questionnaire method. Secondary data were collected from various national and international journals, various university libraries, books, magazines, newspapers, reports, etc. Besides, the websites and internet services of the institutions were also used for the purpose of secondary data collection. The result shows that the various e-resources, CD-ROM, e-newspaper, online database, full-text database, e-journal and e-books considered as …

Usability And Return On Investment (Roi) Of Electronic Information Resources: An Evaluative Study On Selected Scientific & Research Institutes Libraries In Odisha, Sidhartha Sahoo, Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra, Shriram Pandey

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The paper outlines the perspective of electronic resources in scientific and research libraries and effective methods to utilize maximum so that the amount spend can be justifiable. Sixteen scientific & research institute libraries are surveyed for the purpose of present study. The study discuss various methods to evaluate usages of e-resources so that it can help to the management to make a wiser decision in investing huge amount of expenditures on it. The library services can be extended and customized, to reflect user interests suiting the users the most, in the light of the evaluation and analysis done. The study …

The Impact Of Policies And Infrastructures On The Access And Use Of Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study Of National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Babarotimi Oluwaseun

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The aim of this study was to investigate the Impact of policies and infrastructures on the access and use of library electronic resources the extent of access to and use of library electronic resources and their implications on remote users at the National Open University of Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative research approach and survey research method was employed. The study targeted 1,680 population samples of which include 1,513 Students, 140 Academic staffs, and 27 Academic Librarians. Probability (Stratified random and systematic) sampling and nonprobability (purposive) sampling methods were adopted. Two sample frames were used: Students - classified into …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources Among Research Scholars In Alagappa University, Karaikudi: A Case Study, Lavanya A

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The Study analysed that use of Use of Electronic Information Resources among Research Scholars in Alagappa University. The data were collected with the help of a questionnaire designed for gathering the Research Scholars opinions about the electronic information resources. Sample survey was used as the study method. It is the most commonly used convenience random sampling method. 60.71% of the respondents belong to Female category, 28.57% of the respondents belong to the age group of 29-34, 61.90, of the respondents belong to the category of Ph.D., study 36.90% respondents belong to the using the e-resource daily, 25% respondents belong to …

Access And Use Of E-Journals By Students Of Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana, Serwaa Akoto Acheampong Miss, Ernest Boakye Mr., Baffour Ohene Agyekum Mr.

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Advancement in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has led to an immense change in the format of resources and the structure of services of libraries worldwide. Academic libraries nowadays are seen to be collecting not only print resources but also non-print resources especially, electronic journals. In reality, electronic journals have turn out to be one of the most used technological developments in recent times. This study focused on determining the extent of awareness, access and use of electronic journals by the students of KsTU. The survey method was used with questionnaire as the major data collection instrument. A population of …

Awareness And Perceived Availability As Correlate Of Electronic Resources Usage In Academic Libraries In Kwara State, Bilqees Jumai Nallah, Abubakar L. Folorunsho Dr., Abdul Ayodeji Hadi

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Objective- This study investigated the awareness and perceived availability as correlate of electronic resources usage in academic libraries in Kwara State.

Method- The study employed survey research method. A sample size of 377 was drawn from a population of 17,336 students. A self-designed and validated questionnaire was used with a reliability co-efficient of r=0.76 using split-half method. Both descriptive and inferential statistic were used to analyze the data.

Result- Among others it was found that a significant relationship exists between awareness and use and perceived availability and use of EIR. Most student were aware and use e-resources in the following …