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An Analytical Study of Electronic Sources and Services Provided to Users With Special Reference to Research Scholars of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Library, Nagpur

Choukhande, Vaishali; Dongre, Sandesh M (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)

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Electronic sources play a vital and viable role to cater to the needs of research scholars in the process of advancement of society in present environment. The prime function of any library is to provide efficient services to its users. This paper describes an analytical study of electronic sources and services provided to users with special reference to research scholars of VNIT library, Nagpur. The objective of this article is to study the different factors such as information, sources, services, adequate collection, various channels of information and the constraints faced by the research scholars in using or searching information through electronic sources.. The author adopted questionnaire survey and statistical analysis of data by applying simple percentage and chi-square test. The finding of the study is that research scholars access information through various electronic sources and services to keep pace with the developments taking place in the scientific world.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/320

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Availability of E-resources and Their Access Facility: A Case Study of Manipur

Devi, Th Madhuri; Devi, N Vidyavati; Singh, Ch Ibohal (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)

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Abstract:	Surveys the important and leading institutions of Manipur to assess the availability of Eresources and their access facility. Ascertains different types of such resources available and approximate numbers of e-journals subscribed to these institutions. Understanding the users and their level of satisfaction from the use of such resources, the present paper suggests for the optimal use of them.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1276

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Electronic Information Seeking Behavior of Scientists and Research Scholars of CSMCRI Bhavnagar

Barik, Rajan Kumar; Bisen, Rakesh Singh; Bhardwaj, Jalpa (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)

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Electronic resources are having an edge over its print counterpart. Because of the browsing, searching, multi-access capability, 24x7 access, remote accessibility, etc. It is gaining popularity among the scientific and research community through out the world. In India, CSIR consortium is providing access to more 4500 scholarly journals and databases to the scientists and researchers working in CSIR laboratories all over the country. Information seeking behavior in electronic environment need to be understood to render more qualitative services to user community. The paper discusses the electronic information seeking behavior of the scientists and research scholars of the Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute, Bhavngar, Gujarat

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1447

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E-Resources: New Models for Content Delivery- Preference to formsof journals by the Academicians of Universities of Karnataka:A Survey Report

Vishala, B K; Bhandi, M K (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)

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Abstract:	Use studies of journals dominate the literature. An attempt has been made in this paper to report the preference of the physical form of the journals amongst the academicians in Karnataka. In the situation where both electronic and print versions are available, the study revealed that the respondents preferred to have both the versions equally.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1061

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E-Resources : Vision and Utilization a Case Study of Users of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Pb.)

Chopra, H S (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)

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URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1309

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Information Literacy Program for Social Sciences

Majumdar, S; Singh, Rajesh (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)

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Defines Information Literacy and introduces the need of Information Literacy Program (ILP) in academic libraries. Deliberates the objectives of ILP in Delhi University Library System (DULS). Describes the methodology adopted to conduct ILP in DULS for Social Sciences. Explains the presentations as vital tool to conduct ILP. Analyzes the feed back of the audience shows that such programs are very essential to reap the full benefit of ICT, Internet and other digital resources.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1321

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Studies on the scenario of Internet use pattern of Assam University Community and Local population of barak valley : A survey

Sinha, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Center, November NaN, 2004)

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This paper describes about the usefulness and advantage of Internet in day-to-day life, impact of Internet on the library and information services etc. and explains the aims and objectives of the present survey on the usage of Internet in Barak Valley, methodology used etc. The author highlights the use of Internet in this region is in nascent stage and it has become important to make people of this valley aware for the use of Internet and regarding its potential for having enormous resources of information which can be search instantly provided the minimum facility for Internet access is available. The survey results also reveals the users communities of different strata, use of Internet from personal connectivity or from Internet café or office, or academic institutions, types of connectivity for Internet account subscription, place and time for Internet search, time slot for Internet connectivity, use of Internet tools and services, mostly used search engines for Internet access, use of browsers for Internet search, rate of Internet access from Internet café etc. Besides above aspects, the final part of the paper describes the role of Internet in library and information services, problems of getting Internet connectivity, and some suggestions for making people aware for the use of Internet and popularise the use of Internet among the users communities by arranging short term training programme by Computer Institutions, Regional Engineering College(REC), Assam University and other private Institutions

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/440

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Teachers Approach to Electronic Information Resources

Sivaprasad, G; Lakshmi, B Dhana; Rao, K Venkata (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)

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The present study indicates that 67.50% and 38.75% of college teachers use electronic information resources for the purpose of their class room teaching and research work. 88.75% of teachers use Internet as an electronic information resource. The study reveals that majority (78.75%) of the teachers opined that access to current information is only through electronic resources. 71.25% of respondents stated that too much information retrieved is one of the major hindrance in using electronic resources.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1072

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Use and Usefulness of E-journals: A Case Study of Research Scholars

Chandrakumar, Velayutham (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)

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This paper is a result of a study has been conducted at the University of Madras among the research scholars on the use and utilization of e-journals. This investigation applied a standard survey method to analyse the use and utilization of e-journals. This study restricted only to the research scholars of the University. Relevant literature on the e-journals use study has been reviewed. The study examine the category of same population, their computer, Internet access and use, and e-journals uses and usefulness have been analysed and summarized the findings. Based on the results some suggestions have been made to the University to effective use of e-journals..

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1074

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Use of E-Journals and E-Databases of UGC-Infonet Consortium by Faculties Members and Research Scholars of Aligarh Muslim University: A Survey

Bharati, M S Z; Zaidi, S Mustafa (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)

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This paper describes the use of E-Journals and E-Databases (subscribed by UGC-InfoNet consortium) by the users of Aligarh Muslim University. The questionnaire supplemented with interview schedule was used to solicit the opinions of the user group. Nearly 325 responses were gathered and the results are analyzed and presented here with. Besides extensively covering the use of E-journals and E-databases, the paper also examines the utilization and satisfaction levels of users with respect to E-Journals /E-Databases. Use of internet and different search engines as an alternative to the low usage of UGC InfoNet is presented. Lastly, some of the valuable suggestion given by Faculties members and Research Scholars are highlighted.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1292

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Use of Electronic Information Sources by the Academic Community: A Comparative Study

Kumar, G T; Kumar, B T Sampath (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)

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Electronic Information Sources are becoming more and more popular since they provide multimedia information, full-text searching, reference linking and flexibility in searching and browsing. The purpose of this study was to determine how academic community in various professional colleges uses the electronic information sources for work-related purposes. A total of 300 survey returns indicate that students and faculty use the electronic information in support of their study and teaching. Although majority of students and faulty generally feel that the electronic information sources provide faster and reliable information still they prefer to use print as well as electronic information sources.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1322

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Use of UGC- Infonet Consortium By The Faculty Members and Research Scholars in Department of Chemistry of Gulbarga University : A Survey

Patil, D B; Parameshwar, S; Kumbargoudar, Praveenkumar (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)

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The present paper explains about UGC-Infonet Consortium of the INFLIBNET and examined use of the Consortium by the Faculty Members and Research Scholars. Further, the data is collected through a questionnaire to study the information needs of the Faculty Members and Researchers in Chemistry and Use of UGC-Infonet Consortium by the Faculty Members and Research Scholars in the Dept of Chemistry, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. The paper revealed that UGC Infonet Consortium is much helpful in fulfilling their information needs. There is need to train the faculty members and research scholars in using the UGC-Infonet Journals. Further, there is need to include more number of Journals in the Consortium.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1450

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