Usage of E-Resources among Library Users of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: A Study

Authors

  • T. Sundararajan Research Scholar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
  • P. Balasubramanian University Librarian & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.1.578

Keywords:

Electronic Resources, Electronic Learning, Awareness of Users, Library Users, Structured Questionnaire

Abstract

This paper attempts to explore the access and usage of electronic resources among the users of Agricultural College and Research Institute (ACRI), Coimbatore. The present study aims at focusing on the use of various electronic information resources, awareness of users, access and use of digital resources by the Library Users in ACRI, Coimbatore. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed among randomly selected 400 Library Users of ACRI, Coimbatore and the data was obtained from the 350 filled in questionnaires received. The data thus collected have been employed for the present study to provide detailed analysis and interpretation.

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Published

05-03-2019

How to Cite

Sundararajan, T., & Balasubramanian, P. (2019). Usage of E-Resources among Library Users of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: A Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(1), 136–138. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.1.578