
Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)
Utilization of E-Resources by the Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars of Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry: A Case Study
Author : D. Raju Munisamy and P. SivaramanVolume 9 No.1 Special Issue:February 2019 pp 29-31
Abstract
Electronic Resources are becoming more and more important for the academic community. E-resources are considered as important resources for teaching, research and training. Thus e-resources in a library play significant role in academic libraries. E-resources have the features of easy access by many users of academic library and very important for library users. The present study identifies various e-resources, databases available in Pondicherry Engineering College Library, Pondicherry. The Post Graduate Students and researcher investigated the preferences and importance of e-resources along with identifying the purpose and problems faced while accessing online e-resources. A well structured questionnaire was designed and distributed among Post Graduate students and Research Scholars of Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry. The study revealed that 85% of the respondent is aware of the availability of e-resources. The study says that 46.25% explored e-books/e-journals. This survey reveals 81.25% satisfied with e-resources available in the library.
Keywords
E-resources, College Library, Electronic Search, P.G. Students, Research Scholars, Pondicherry Engineering College
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