Print vs Electronic Sources of Information: Usage among Faculty Members and Students

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to know the computer literacy and to investigate the use of print and  electronic resources by the faculty and students. It is also aimed to know the various problems faced by  students and faculty in using the print and electronic resources and to know the reasons for not using  electronic resources. A Total of 170 questionnaires were distributed among students and faculty. Out  of which 107 duly filled questionnaires were returned. A structured questionnaire was used for the  data collection and data have been analyzed using Google form. Print resources were used majority  with 81.02% and e-resources was 76.4%.Majority of faculty and students were visit the library to read  newspaper, to read subject books, to update knowledge and to take question paper sequentially. The  study has demonstrated the high use of print resource (81.02%). Most of them used print and  electronic resources on daily basis for various academic purposes. The results of the study have clear  implications for computer literacy instruction in the context of accessing electronic resources. The  study recommends that there is a need to conduct intensive training to acquire the essential search  strategies for effective information retrieval. The findings of the study will be helpful to the librarians  and authorities of the college to enhance the Internet bandwidth to increase the internet speed for  effective and efficient use of electronic resources among the students.