E-Resource Use by Science Faculty and Research Scholars: A Case Study of Panjab University, Chandigarh (India)

Abstract

Electronic resources have become an indispensable component of every library’s collection. The present study was conducted amongst the faculty and research scholars of Panjab University, Chandigarh to assess their use of e-resources, purpose of use, preferred methods of learning, hindrances faced, and participation in training programmes and use of search strategies. The results indicate a significantly good level of e-resource use; e-journal is found to be the most used e-resource; self-learning is the preferred method of learning; search engine is the preferred interface to search e-resources; research is the main purpose of use; and article title the most preferred search option. The study suggests conducting more number of e-resource training programmes to ensure optimum use.

Keywords: Electronic resources, E-resources, Panjab University, E-resource use, Search strategies

Cite this Article

Anil Kumar Siwach, Satish Kumar Malik. E-Resource Use by Science Faculty and Research Scholars: A Case Study of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2018; 5(2): 27–35p