Utilization of ICT Resources in the Medical Colleges in Puducherry

Authors

  • K. Saravanan Community College, Pondicherry University, Lawspet , Puducherry - 605008, India
  • S. Ravi Library & Information Science Wing, DDE, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, - 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2011.1.2.332

Keywords:

Information Communication Technology, Medical Colleges, Utilization of Resources

Abstract

The study examined the utilization of ICT resources for study and research by the students and faculty members of medical colleges in Puducherry. Three medical colleges viz. JIPMER, Mahatma Gandhi and Manakular Medical Colleges were selected for the study. It is found that more than half of the students and faculty members have internet connection facilities in their home. It is also observed that majority of the respondents highly use www, e-mail and voicemail towards their research purpose.

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Published

05-11-2011

How to Cite

Saravanan, K., & Ravi, S. (2011). Utilization of ICT Resources in the Medical Colleges in Puducherry. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 1(2), 43–49. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2011.1.2.332

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2011): July-December 2011

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