DIGITAL RESOURCES AND THEIR IMPACT ON INFORMATION-SEEKING TRENDS AMONG PHARMACY EDUCATORS IN GWALIOR-CHAMBAL, DIVISION
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.6262Keywords:
Digital Library, Pharmacy Educators, Information Seeking Practices, Information RetrievalAbstract [English]
This study aims to assess how digital resources influence teaching and research among pharmacy college teachers in the Chambal division. A total of 192 closed-ended questionnaires were distributed through Google Forms, resulting in 145 responses. The results show that pharmacy teachers frequently use digital resources to access current content and retrieve information efficiently, with a strong preference for online tools over traditional methods. The study emphasizes that college libraries should continue to expand digital resources tailored to users’ needs. Nonetheless, challenges remain, such as the need for ongoing upgrades to digital literacy skills and managing information overload. To overcome these issues, the study recommends implementing ICT literacy modules in faculty development programs, ensuring access to premium databases and e-journals, and developing customized resource portals to reduce information overload. Further research is encouraged on emerging ICT tools like virtual labs, simulation-based learning, and artificial intelligence in pharmacy education.
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