Awareness and use of electronic resources by research scholars of Karnatak University, Dharwad: A study

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Author Details : Anil B. Talawar*, Satishkumar Naikar

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 111-118

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijlsit.2024.018

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Abstract

Purpose: Electronic resources have become vital in the 21st century. The paper aims to comprehensively examine the electronic resources used by research scholars of faculty of Social Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. This paper further emphasizes the awareness level, usage, purposes, frequency, difficulties, benefits, and search techniques used when using electronic resources.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic questionnaire was used in the investigation. The questionnaire was issued to 100 researchers from the Faculty of Social Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad.
Out of 100, 84 completed responses were received, yielding an overall response rate of 84%. The study indicates that the majority of users are aware of various types of E-resources and that these resources may impact their academic activities at the institution.
Conclusion: The study should assist university libraries in better-educating faculty, researchers, and students about e-resources. It will also help them organize more proactive end-user training programs that will raise awareness of using e-resources effectively.

Keywords: E-Resources, Library Services, Academic Library, Social Science, User Survey

How to cite : Talawar A B, Naikar S, Awareness and use of electronic resources by research scholars of Karnatak University, Dharwad: A study. IP Indian J Libr Sci Inf Technol 2024;9(2):111-118

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