Utilization of Internet-Based Library and Information Services by the Faculty Members of Engineering College in the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: A Case Study

Abstract

This paper is the outcome of a survey conducted to assess the utilization of internet-based library services available to the faculty members of Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology at the Aligarh Muslim University. Data for the study was colleted by administering an open-ended questionnaire asking for recording of information on the various aspects of the internet-based services, frequency of visit to the library, purpose of visiting the library, Internet usage, purpose of using the internet services, use of popular Search engines, awareness about Internet services, number of E-journal consulted and the behaviors of staff members while using the library facilities. The study reveals besides other points that most of the faculty members utilize the services offered by the college library and emphasizes that the services may be improved further after proper training for familiarity with the latest Information and Communication Technologies and improvement of the existing IT infrastructure.