Utilization of electronic resources: an analysis of awareness and perception of users of Kashmir University
| Date | 22 June 2023 |
| Pages | 138-148 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/IDD-08-2022-0083 |
| Published date | 22 June 2023 |
| Subject Matter | Library & information science,Library & information services,Lending,Document delivery,Collection building & management,Stock revision,Consortia |
| Author | Javaid Ahmad Wagay,Saurabh Dutta |
Utilization of electronic resources: an analysis
of awareness and perception of users of
Kashmir University
Javaid Ahmad Wagay and Saurabh Dutta
Department of Library and Information Science, RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh, India
Abstract
Purpose –This paper focuses on the use of e-resources by research scholars and post-graduate students at Kashmir University. The main aim is to
determine the use of e-resources, users skills in handling e-resources and the purpose of their use. Further, this paper aims to highlight the problems
faced by research scholars and post-graduate students in accessing e-resources.
Design/methodology/approach –The survey was conducted through a structured questionnaire circulated among 250 research scholars, both
(M.Phil./Ph.D.) and post-graduate students, from different departments of Kashmir University, and the response rate was 80%. Random sample
method was used for the selection of respondents and interacting with them. The responses received from the research scholars to 14 questions are
presented in the form of tables.
Findings –Major findings of the study reveal that the majority of the students reported using electronic journal resources for various purposes
including working on assignments, research proposal writing, literature review writing, research report writing, current awareness and lei surely
exploration of ongoing scientific debates through peer-reviewed papers. The challenges encountered in the use of electronic journal resources
include a power outage, inadequate bandwidth, slow download speed, inability to access the resources from home, lack of training, lack of
awareness, limited access to computers and difficulty in searching. The paper concludes that electronic resources have become an integral part of
the information needs of research scholars’post-graduate students at Kashmir University. Further, it finds that e-resou rces can be good substitutes
for conventional resources, if the access is fast, and more computer terminals are installed to provide fast access to e-resources. Finally,
recommendations for improving the use of electronic journal resources are provided.
Practical implications –The paper restrains the study exclusively to use of e-resources by the research scholars and post-graduate students of
Kashmir University.
Originality/value –The paper highlights the use of e-resources by research scholars and post-graduate students of Kashmir University and mak es
some constructive suggestions for the improvement of electronic resources and services. This is the first time an effort has been made to assess the
use of electronic resources by post-graduate students at Kashmir University. The study could be used to assess the post-graduate students’needs for
electronic resources at the Kashmir University and other users in higher learning institutions.
Keywords E-Resources, Electronic journal, Post-graduate, Research scholars, Problems
Paper type Research paper
Introduction
Information technology is a recent and comprehensive term
that describes the whole rangeof process of generation, storage,
transmission, retrieval and processing of information. The
rapid developments in information technology brought
revolutionary changes in information processing, storage,
dissemination and became a key ingredient in bringing up sea
changes in overall aspects of society. Computer technology,
communication technology, CD-ROM technology and
reprographic technology are the four components of
information technology. The computerization of the library is
done with the help of computers.Huge information is stored in
a small disc and solved the problems regarding libraries about
space and the preservation of library resources. Traditional
card catalogues are replaced with online public access
catalogue, which is popularly knownas OPAC or Web OPAC.
The print form of library resources is replaced by digital form.
The concept of electronic resources (e-resources) has come
into existence. In this way, entire nature of libraries is changed
in advent of information technology. There are many
advantages as well as disadvantages of information technology
such as quickness, timeliness, accuracy, multifunction and
worldwide are some advantages of information and
communicationtechnology.
At present situation, we cannot imagine libraries without
possession of electronic resources whether it is in online
network-based resources or CD, DVDs based e-resources.
Academic libraries have been redesigned with their collection
development policy, considering the expansion of academic
The current issue and full text archiveof this journal is available on Emerald
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Information Discovery and Delivery
52/2 (2024) 138–148
© Emerald Publishing Limited [ISSN 2398-6247]
[DOI 10.1108/IDD-08-2022-0083]
Received 23 August 2022
Revised 22 December 2022
22 February 2023
9 May 2023
Accepted 28 May 2023
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