USAGE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS - A STUDY AT CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

Authors

M. Mani, Part Time Ph.D Research Scholar (LIS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India & Librarian, Einstein College of Arts and Science, Seethaparpanallur, Tirunelveli - 627012, Tamil Nadu, India.Follow
B. Vijayalakshmi, Part Time Ph.D Research Scholar (LIS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India. & Librarian, Sankar Polytechnic College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli - 627357, Tamilnadu, India.Follow
Dr.A. Thirumagal, Librarian Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India.

Date of this Version

2019

Document Type

Article

Citation

Anantheeswary, R., & Amudha, G. (2017). Use of Electronic Information Resources in Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University: A Study. Indian Journal of Information Sciences and Services (IJISS), 11(1), 20-25.

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Mani, M.; Thirumagal, Dr.A.; Vijayalakshmi, B.; and Priyadharshini, Ed., (2019).Usage of E-Resources Among The Students Of South Tamil Nadu With The Special Reference Of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli - A Study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2281

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Abstract

The advent of electronic resources and their increased use have changed the library situation from physically to virtual. User preference is more on e-resources and virtual libraries with little attraction for physical libraries. In the current era of information technology, library and information centers are bound to provide access to electronic information resources also. One such Library of Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) boasts the access to more than 6000 online electronic journals through UGC-INFONET, e-ShodhSindhu, J-Gate, SCIFINDER to name a few. The study investigates utilization of electronic resources and related issues among the students of CUTN. A descriptive method has been used in this study. A total of 130 questionnaires distributed but 123 were received duly filled in as a sample. A well structured questionnaire was designed for collecting data from the respondents. The study highlights different types of electronic resources used by students, the purpose & frequency of using electronic resources and the problems faced by the students while accessing electronics resources among the CUTN students.