Awareness and Perception about E-Resources among Faculty Members in selected Self-Financing Arts and Science Colleges of Chennai – A Study

Authors

M Thamaraiselvi, Part-Time Research Scholar (LIS), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620024Follow
S Lakshmi Dr, Librarian & HOD (LIS), Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli -620005
M Manthiramoorthi, Part-Time Research Scholar (LIS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627012Follow

Date of this Version

Summer 6-2019

Abstract

The present study analyses the awareness and perception about e-resources among faculty members in selected self-financing arts and science colleges of Chennai. The major objectives of the study are to analyze the purpose, level of awareness, perception, and satisfaction towards the use of e-resources. Data was collected from designation wise faculty members like professor, associate professor, and assistant professor. The findings of the study reveals that the majority of the respondents were aware about the e-resources, and it also found that the majority (31.95%)of the respondents are using e-resources for teaching, and preparing study materials for the students, and only (2.93%) of respondents are using e-resources for other purposes.