Use of UGC-Infonet E-Journals by Research Scholar and Faculty member of Central University of Karnataka: A Case Study

Abstract

Attempt has been made to know the users’ requirement of online journals in general and to know the use of online journals that are available through UGC-Infonet e-journals consortium in particular. A questionnaire survey was conducted amongst 120 users both research scholars and Faculty members of various departments like history, psychology, management, English, commerce and economics in the Central University of Karnataka. Reveals that there is a demand for more ejournal titles although a substantial number of users (61.90 percent) are satisfied with the existing model of UGC-Infonet Consortium.Concludes that comprehensive training on availability and usability would be of great help to the users.