Use of Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members of Government Medical College Libraries in Karnataka

Authors

  • B. M. Lakshanakumar Senior Librarian, Shimoga Institute of Medical Science& Information Center, Karnataka, India & Research Scholar, BharathidasanUniversity, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
  • K. Senthilnayagam Librarian, A.V.C College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.614

Keywords:

E Resources, Data Base, HELINET

Abstract

Medical college libraries are aiming to provide efficient information services using both electronic and printed scholarly information resources to the medical professionals This paper study on the use of E-resources (e-books, e-journals, e-databases) subscribed by Health Science Library and Information Network, HELINET Consortium. The study sample is the faculty members of Government Medical Colleges. The study found that use of E Resources and use of Database by faculty members is not up to expectation of the provider and the investment.

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Published

07-05-2019

How to Cite

Lakshanakumar, B. M., & Senthilnayagam, K. (2019). Use of Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members of Government Medical College Libraries in Karnataka. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(2), 102–105. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.614