Use of Electronic Resources among the Students in Engineering Colleges in Chennai: A Study

Authors

  • M. Sumathi Research Scholar, Mother Theresa University, Kodaikannal, Tamil Nadu, India
  • N. Thilagavathy Librarian, Dr.M.G.R.Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.1.602

Keywords:

Engineering Colleges, E-Resources, Usage of E-Resources

Abstract

This study analyses the status of electronic resources facilities and services provided by the Engineering Colleges in Chennai. It also discusses the purpose of using e-resources, benefits, subject coverage, students satisfaction, problems that are faced by the Engineering College students while accessing e-resources .The study was limited to only four engineering colleges situated on the line to OMR road, Chennai. Majority of the students are accessing the e-resources from their Central Library followed by their home (17%), Internet centre (13%) and from their department libraries (10%). Since the student community has to depend on the e-resources for their academic endeavour, the libraries should subscribe the e-resources as per the required norms to fulfill the academic needs of the student community.

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Published

05-02-2019

How to Cite

Sumathi, M., & Thilagavathy, N. (2019). Use of Electronic Resources among the Students in Engineering Colleges in Chennai: A Study. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(1), 22–24. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.1.602

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2019): January-March 2019

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