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Users’ Attitudes To The Use Of Electronic Resources And Services By Undergraduate Students Of Mcpherson University, Ogun State, Nigeria, Esther O. Jatto Mrs, Basirat O. Diyaolu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The availability of e-resources in university libraries does not determine its usage. These resources are an added advantage for students to get more sources of information for their educational pursuit. However, there was an observation that most students are not using these resources as expected. This study investigated Users’ attitudes to the use of electronic resources and services by undergraduate students of McPherson University, Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was use to select 294 respondents as sample size for the study, using questionnaire as research instruments. Majority of the respondents (72.1%) affirmed availability of e-books and (63.3%) e-journal, …

Use Of E-Resources By Researchers And Faculty Members In Select Universities Of Haryana: A Comparative Studyof Science And Social Science Faculties, Sandhya Rani, Navkiran Kaur

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E-resources rose in significance throughout the world during COVID-19 pandemic as these were used extensively in teaching, learning and research. Present study was conducted to know about the awareness and use of e-resources by the researchers and faculty members of science and social science faculties in three universities of Haryana, their purpose of using e-resources, levels of satisfaction and problems faced by them. This study is based on primary data collected from the faculty members and researchers using a self-designed questionnaire. It was found that all respondents were aware about e-resources and majority of respondents were using e-resources. The respondents …

How Far Does It Go? Understanding Efficacy Of Off-Campus Remote Access Services: Use Case Of Knimbus And Myloft, Ritu Sharma, Amanpreet Kaur, Sarita Gulati, Atasi Sinhababu Assistant Librarian, Rupak Chakravarty

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E-resources are the backbone of the learner community in this information superfluous era. Digital technology has made remote access to the E-resources more easy, speedy, and comfortable. The advent of technology has made the libraries add new resources to their existing collection. For the academic community, remote access to the e-resources has become a very important part of their education and research, especially in this pandemic period. Library users are keen on searching and retrieving information stored/viewed from a distance or stored in remote locations. Remote login access to online library e-resources is the best practice that helps the users …

Assessing Users’ Satisfaction With Electronic Resources In University Libraries In Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus, Mushir Ahmad Dilshad

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The purpose of the study was to assess users’ satisfaction with electronic resources available in university libraries in Punjab, Pakistan. The study adopted the quantitative research method to achieve its objectives. The quantitative data were collected through the questionnaire from library users in eight public universities by employing the convenience sampling technique. The findings of the study reveal that the libraries lacked adequate electronic resources. The respondents were satisfied only with the internet resources. They did not seem satisfied with the rest of the resources as they did not give their opinions about them. The findings of the study will …

Access To E-Resources By Librarians In University Libraries In Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Mary Irughe, Efosa Egharevba

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This study investigated Access to Electronic Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study using 73 items self-structured questionnaire to collect data. In selecting the university libraries, the researcher applied the stratified random sampling technique to select the universities. One hundred and fifty (150) librarians were selected from three (3) centrally located states which include Delta, Bayelsa, and Edo from the nine (9) Niger Delta States from a target population of four hundred and thirty-two (432) librarians. seven research questions were formulated to guide the study. A reliability …

User Satisfaction Of Library Resources And Services: A Case Study Of Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library, Nitesh Devu Naik, Vaijanath Ramchandra Kamble Mr.

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The present study examines the user satisfaction of library resources and services in Krishnadas Shama Goa state central Library. Structured questionnaires were distributed among 200 users to collect their opinions regarding the frequency and purpose of their visit to the library. 160 questionnaires were received and analyzed. The study highlights the opinion of respondents about the available resources, facilities, and services in the library. In this study, it was found that the majority of the respondents are satisfied with the resources and services in the library. The study concludes that the library needs to integrate training program for library users …

Utilization Of E-Resources By Faculty Members Of Agricultural Universities: An Analysis, Kulveen Kaur Dr, Kiran Kathuria Dr

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Libraries have evolved manifold times with technology playing a great part in making learning more accessible. With growing accessibility of the Internet, huge impetus is on the global access of information resources. This paper discusses the utilization of e-resources by the faculty members. A survey of 134 faculty members of three oldest agricultural universities of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh was conducted. It was discovered that faculty members of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (HPAU), use e-books, e-journals, and e-databases ‘weekly’ whereas faculty members of Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) ‘rarely’ use e-books and e-databases. The frequency …

Utilization Of Print Vs. E-Resources In Selected Academic Resource Centre Of Ahmedabad, Dr. Rakesh Parmar, Tosha A. Patel, Dr.Chetan D. Parmar

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The goal of this study is to examine the data on how people use print and electronic resources. Users' preferences for both resources were measured using a questionnaire technique in the research. A sample of three university libraries in Ahmedabad received the survey. Descriptive and instructive research is conducted on the usage of resources, resource preferences, Internet use, browsers and search engines, databases for e-resource acquisition, and so on. The majority of students are aware of both sites, and their preferences for both are excellent. However, the majority of them want electronic resources.

Usage Statistics Of E-Resources During Pandemic Period: A Case Study Of Chandigarh University Library, Ram Veer, Subhajit Panda

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Electronic resources are the electronic representation of information. Because of the easy accessibility, low cost and effective presentation with multimedia tools, e-resources have become the most popular source of information. The present research focuses on the usage statistics of e-resources during the pandemic period lockdown and restricts its scope to Chandigarh University Library. This study survey was conducted by distributing 200 questionnaires structured on a Google Form among the students, staff and faculty members of Chandigarh University. Out of all distributed questionnaires, 158 questionnaires were selected as a valid response for the study. Various statistical methods have been used for …

Usage Of Electronic Resources By Teacher Trainees During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study., Suneel Kumar Bhat

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Abstract

Electronic resources generally known as e-resources are materials in digital format accessible electronically. It consists electronic journals (e-journal), electronic books (e- book), online

databases, online databases in varied digital formats. These resources play an indispensible role during Covid-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic situation has posed unprecedented challenges requiring teachers to adapt to teaching online. Until March 2020, the typical teaching situation at colleges of education was characterised by teacher trainees who convened in classrooms according to their timetables and teachers who covered their subjects’ syllabus, frequently through formal lecturing. Teacher trainees were required to listen to their teachers in a …

Awareness, Satisfaction And Problems Faced By Faculty Members Regarding Electronic Information Resources: A Survey, Ms Saddiqa, Mohammad Hussain, Muhammad Shahab

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Purpose. This study evaluated the awareness and satisfaction of faculty members with of e-resources. The specific objectives were to identify the sources from which faculty members learn about e-resources, the extent of awareness, satisfaction and problems faced by teachers while accessing e-resources.

Research Design and Methodology. The study was quantitative, and the questionnaire-based survey was conducted to achieve the target goals. Three strata of faculty members were made, and then a sample of 340 faculty members was taken using the random sampling technique. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22 (SPSS) was used to analyze the data, and descriptive and …

Use And Perception Of Faculty Members Regarding Electronic Information Resources: A Study Of Universities Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Saddiqa Saddiqa, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Sohail Haider

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Abstract

Purpose: The study probed the use and perception of faculty members about electronic information resources, the use of various search engines and their preferred information format.

Research Design and Methodology: The questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data for the study. The faculty members of six public sector universities situated in the southern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa constituted the study’s sample. The stratified sampling technique was used, and 340 faculty members were selected from the total population of 661. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 and descriptive statistics was applied to …

Awareness Of E-Resources Among The College Students In Assam: A Study, Dr. Anupam Chanda

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Overview: Electronic resources are becoming more and more imperative and valuable for the academic community. This is a matter of concern, as presently, electronic resources and the internet are considered extremely important tools for effective teaching and research. Many users need to know the complete potential of electronic resources. Nowadays college students are using more and more e-resources but all those e-resources are not authentic as most of them are directly access the e-resources by using the Google search engine.

Purpose: The purposes of the study are to explore the level of awareness of e-resources, their usage pattern, how frequently …

Utilization Of Ermed Consortium By The Library Users Of Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Assam, India: An Analytical Study, Hira Kalita

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Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to find out the usages of ERMED consortium, purpose for accessing of e-journals, frequency of ERMED consortium usages, training for accessing e-journals, publisher’s wise choice in accessing e-journals, problems in accessing ERMED consortium, & satisfaction level of library users of Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH).

Methodology: A set of questionnaire has been distributed among the registered library users of JMCH. User’s data have been collected by using convenience sampling from different categories of library users.

Findings: Data have been received from 127 users (79%). Library users mainly access ERMED consortium for …

Status Of Library Resources And Services Of Selected College Libraries Of Barak Valley Districts Of Assam, India, Sufia Khanom Mozumder Mrs, P K. Barooah

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Present study is intended to cover situation of college libraries in the Barak Valley, Assam in terms of status of collection, services offered, staff position, automation status, e-resources availability and user’s satisfaction. The position of services of college libraries during the pandemic situation is also highlighted. The findings revealed that the selected college libraries of Barak Valley have very limited print and electronic resources. In addition, the library services provided by the selected colleges are deplorable. Particularly, during the physical closer of libraries only one library provided online searching facility of subscribed electronic resources through log-in ID and password from …

Electronic Information Resources: An Overview Of Problems Faced By The Faculty Members, Ms. Saddiqa, Mohammad Hussain

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Purpose: This study is an attempt to investigate the problems faced by respondents while accessing electronic information resources. The study's specific objectives were to examine the demographic information, to probe the problems faced by the faculty members and to examine the difference of opinion between male and female faculty members regarding problems concerned with the electronic information resource.

Research Design and Methodology: The survey research method was used, and data was collected from the respondents through the structured questionnaire. The stratified sampling technique was used, and 340 faculty members were selected from the total population of 661. The collected data …

Access Level And Utilization Of E-Resources In The University Libraries Of Tamil Nadu, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala Subramanian, Shahnaz P

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University libraries have played a significant role in the societal, political, economic cultural developments. University Libraries have been now clear with old mission maintaining documents with a new vision of updating e-resources. University libraries are the apex of both the university’s educational processes and all the affiliated colleges academic recitals. Their mission is to support all the learning and research activities of students, staff, researchers and academicians by procuring and making the best possible print as well as electronic resources available. Developments in ICT has changed the mode of publications, the information landscape, education models, and demographics. To remain relevant …

Use Of Electronic Resources By Research Scholars And Pg Students Of Srmist-Chennai, Ganesh P, Rajendran P

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This paper seeks to investigate topics such as the usage of electronic resources, their awareness among users, and the places where users access these e-resources and issues while using them. In the 2019-20 academic year at SRMIST, Chennai, a survey was conducted. A total of 150 users were chosen from research scholars and PG students, and their responses were collected using a questionnaire. The findings show that users were aware of the available e-resource, and the awareness about e-resources encourages users to use such resources to the maximum. The users are using e-resources at Library, department, Lab, and hostels to …

Knowledge And Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Post Graduate Engineering Students Of Karnataka State: A Study, Chandrashekar K L, Dharani Kumar P

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The present study is an attempt to know the knowledge and use of electronic information resources by post graduate engineering students studying in 16 Autonomous engineering colleges of Karnataka state. The study involved 1064 post graduate engineering students and found that 100% students use electronic information resources. The study also revealed that e-journals are the most preferred e-resources and the library notice board along with library websites are the major sources of creating awareness about the availability of e-resources. However, the trial and error method was highly used to use e-resources followed by self-study and library orientation. The study found …

Towards An Innovative Approach In Libraries And Information Niche During Covid-19: A Rapid Review Of Various Exercises And Endeavors By Contemporary Library Professionals, Shipra Awasthi, Shiva Kanaujia Sukula, Amar Singh Yadav, Moveen Kumar, Babar Raees, Sonam Rigzin

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Purpose: The study aims to review the literature published on the effects of COVID-19 on libraries and library professionals. It provides a glimpse of the actions taken by various kinds of libraries and associations in India and western regions. Research Methodology: The rapid review method is adopted for the study as it provides information rapidly and timely. The information obtained through this method is beneficial for the professionals and the stakeholders. It gives an insight to the libraries to follow the practices adopted by the academic libraries in western regions and India. Findings: The findings revealed that libraries …

Measuring Impact Of ‘E-Shodh Sindhu’ In Scholarly Publications, Geeta Gadhvi, Roshni S. Yadav

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Publication quantity and quality are regarded as a measure of the success of individual scientists, researchers, academic institutes, or any universities in general. Therefore, ‘Publish or Perish’ pressure is seen among scientists and academicians. They prefer to publish their research in reputed journals. The main purpose of this study is to determine the usage of e-resources and determine the contribution of the universities to the academic community. E-resources play a valued role in research activity and it has quicken growth in usage of the research items in academic libraries. This study focuses on the usage and the impact of the …

A Scientometric Sketch On The Paper Informetrics & Scientometric Of E-Pg Pathshala Portal, Partha Chattopadhyay, Librarian, Bikash Kumar Halder, Librarian

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The portal of e-PG Pathshala is an authentic source of study of e-resources in different academic subjects including the academic subject Library & Information Science. The all papers which are being taught in the courses of Library & Information Science is given here in detail. Through this article regarding the paper “ Informetrics & Scientometrics” of the Broad subject Library & Information Science covering all aspects is depicted here for the convenience and more awareness for students, teachers, LIS professionals and other interested persons.

Access To E-Resources By Librarians In University Libraries In Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Mary Irughe, Efosa Egharevba

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This study investigated Access to Electronic Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study using 73 items self-structured questionnaire to collect data. In selecting the university libraries, the researcher applied the stratified random sampling technique to select the universities. One hundred and fifty (150) librarians were selected from three (3) centrally located states which include Delta, Bayelsa, and Edo from the nine (9) Niger Delta States from a target population of four hundred and thirty-two (432) librarians. seven research questions were formulated to guide the study. A reliability …

Assessing The World Research Output On Electronic Information Resources (Eirs): A Scientometric Analysis, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, H N Prasad

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The present study depicts the growth of literature on electronic resources. In this regard, 2274 publications were collected from the Web of Science database from 1989 to 2018. The study attempts to measure year-wise and five-year block-wise distribution of publications using relative growth rate and doubling time, collaborative index, collaborative co-efficiency, and degree of collaboration. The highest number of publications, i.e., 472, was published in the 6^th block 2014-2018. The sole author-produced 56.42% (1283) of the total publications, and double authors posted 19.48% (443). Authors from the USA have contributed the maximum number of publications compared to the other …