Utilization of E-Resources by the Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars of Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry: A Case Study

Authors

  • D. Raju Munisamy Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India
  • P. Sivaraman Associate Professor, Deptartment of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.S1.570

Keywords:

E-resources, College Library, Electronic Search, P.G. Students, Research Scholars, Pondicherry Engineering College

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.

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Published

10-02-2019

How to Cite

Raju Munisamy, D., & Sivaraman, P. (2019). Utilization of E-Resources by the Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars of Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(S1), 29–31. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.S1.570

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Vol. 9 No. S1 (2019): Special Issue February 2019

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