Internet Use Among the Rural Girl Students: A Case Study

Authors

  • A. Duraisingam Librarian, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur. Tamil Nadu, India
  • S. Nattar Librarian, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur, Tamil Nadu, India
  • D. Alex Research Scholar, M.S.University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2014.4.2.411

Keywords:

Internet, e - book, Arul Anandar College, search engines, e-journals, rural girls

Abstract

We are living in a knowledge society. The growth of information has been increasing exponentially. Information is available in a variety of formats viz Microforms CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, E-books, E-journals and Internet, etc. Now-adays Internet play a vital role in providing large amount of information on various disciplines. The e-journals, e-books and e-database available in web are thus considered as the most important resources for information professionals. This study focuses on the use pattern of Internet by the rural girl students of Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai.

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Published

04-11-2014

How to Cite

Duraisingam, A., Nattar, . S., & Alex, D. (2014). Internet Use Among the Rural Girl Students: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 4(2), 42–45. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2014.4.2.411