This paper presents the status regarding the use of Electronic Resources by the post graduate
students and Research scholars of VIT. The data reveals the extent of usefulness and the
problems faced by the users in accessing the Electronic resources. The institute is providing
online databases, online journals, distance education, CD & DVD ROM, Audio & Video
cassettes etc. The use of these facilities is not satisfactory. The study shows that a majority
of students use online journals for preparing project reports and for listing references only.
The use of electronic resources for research purpose is very less. Measures should be
taken to improve the use of electronic services.
Gowda, Vasappa; Shivalingaiah, D(Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)
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Abstract:
Research is an important activity for the development of scientific and
technical knowledge. It is the gateway to the development of theoretical
knowledge, practical skills and technical know how in any discipline.
Universities are the centers of higher education and research. The libraries
attached to the Universities have to deal with the needs of the researchers
in various disciplines. It is the responsibility of the University libraries to
provide the information requirements of the researchers from time to time.
In this paper, the authors have made an attempt to know the attitudes of
the research scholars towards electronic resources in the Universities in
Karnataka. Survey method using questionnaire as the tool is employed to
collect data. The collected data are analysed and interpretation is drawn.
Suggestions and findings are presented at the end.