Usage of Electronic Resources in Madras University library and Role of Information Literacy

Authors

  • A Arogia Mary Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627012, India
  • P Balasubramanian University Librarian & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627012, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Electronic resources Digital Library Browsing website, Google and yaho, SPSS

Abstract

The present study deals with the usage of Electronic Resources in Madras University Library and role of  information literacy. The major electronic resources forms are internet, CD ROMS online information and  magnetic tapes. Probably the WWW is the Most predominately one among the various forms of electronic  resources. The report of study contains mainly the objectives of the study, Hypothesis tested,  Methodology of the study, sampling Techniques period of study, tools used for collection and analysis of  the data, limitations of the study and scheme of reporting. The study covers the following types of electronic resources accessed in libraries, Time spend for E-resources, difficulties encounter in accessing  e-resources Level of satisfaction of the user on e-resources, Importance of using E-resources and  perceived advantages of e-resources. Findings of study followed by suggestion and conclusion are given. 

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Published

2019-05-12

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2019): Library Progress (International) (Jan-Jun) 2019

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Usage of Electronic Resources in Madras University library and Role of Information Literacy . (2019). Library Progress (International), 39(1), 110–116. https://doi.org/10.48165/