Use of Electronic Resources in Barkatullah University Library, Bhopal.
Keywords:
E-resources, University Libraries, Electronic search, OPACAbstract
The today, e-resources are accessible in a university library and quite popular among users. Although it is momentous that it should be adequately and superlatively used. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of e-resources on university libraries. The present paper examines the various e-resources, databases available in Barkatullah University Library. The investigator explored the preferences and importance of e-resources. The purpose and problems faced while accessing online resources by the post graduates and research scholars are also identified. A well structured questionnaire was prepare and distributed among users in Barkatullah University to evaluate the E-resource facility. It is revealed that 80% respondents are aware about the availability of OPAC, E- resources etc. It is found that respondents (38.67%) explore electronic books followed by 32% electronic Journals. It is observed that 73.33% respondents are satisfied with e-resources which are available in the library. Library should provide user training and new techniques like controlled vocabulary and advanced search strategies which can make electronic search process much faster and easier should be brought to notice among the electronic resources users.
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