Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST) a Multidisciplinary Library and Information Science Journal is a refereed International Journal and publish from India. This Journal encompasses all branches of Library and Information Sciences and its sub – disciplines like Library Management; Information Systems & Services, Information Processing & Retrieval; Information Sources & Services; Community Information System, Scientometrics & Informetrics, IR Theory, Knowledge Organization; Information processing & retrieval, Classification, Preservation & Conservation, Information Management, Library classification, Information sources, Systems and Services, Computer Application in Library; Digital Library; Information Systems; Bibliographic Control, etc.

All papers are peer-reviewed and newly selected panels of international referees have been appointed to ensure that review is done rapidly and to the highest standards. Special topics will provide accounts of research, written periodically at the invitation of the Editorial Board by Library Professionals under the direction of Editor-in-Chief.

In recent years, academic users have become more dependent on article databases and electronic journals to obtain information pertinent to their needs. In Indian Higher education has tremendous growth in providing quality education for past two decades, Most of the universities and colleges are providing pin pointed electronic information to their users. This study presents the results of a brief survey on the use of electronic resources by the academic users of selected engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Results revealed that the users are giving preference to “enhance effectiveness” (4.37) and it is followed by “online performance” (4.00) and “easy to use” (3.89). “Competent and effective” (3.21) of online resources is given least preference.