AWARENESS AND USE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE IIT DELHI LIBRARY

Authors

  • Dr. JavedKhan Assistant Professor, Swami VivekanandSubharti University, Meerut, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i6.2016.2639

Keywords:

E-Resources, Database, E-Journal, E-Books, Virtuallibrary

Abstract [English]

Information technology (IT) has thrown a new challenge to the libraries. The technology has shown a great impact on the services of the libraries. Libraries use IT for better services and satisfying diverse user needs. Libraries have transformed into digital and virtual libraries where books, journals, and magazines have changed into e-books, e-journals, and e-zines. This has increased the global dissemination of information. Electronic resources (e-resources) are easily accessible in the remote areas. The e-resources solve storage problems and control the flood of information. Print sources are being digitized. There is a great need to study the use of e-resources and investigate the factors that are a hindrance to their use. The present study is an attempt to examine the usage of electronic resources at IIT Delhi. The study confirmed that respondents were aware of the e-resources and various types of e-resources, e-database, and e-journals. The study recommended the improvement in the access facilities with high internet speed and subscription to more e-resources.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Khan, J. (2016). AWARENESS AND USE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE IIT DELHI LIBRARY. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 4(6), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i6.2016.2639

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