PAPER ID:IJIM/V.I(VIII)/145-150/25

AUTHOR: Tahir Ahmed Batt

TITLE: ACCESSIBILITY AND USAGE OF E-RESOURCES AT SKUAST-K  : FACULTY MEMBERS & RESEARCHERS’ VIEWPOINT

ABSTRACT:The paper seeks to examine the awareness and usage of e-Resources among the faculty members and research scholars of SKUAST-K. It highlights the usage of e-Resources among the research community as well as the awareness about the e- books. The present study was carried out by conducting a survey using questionnaire method. The study explores about the availability of e-Resources in the Library for the research community. It reveals the factors which affects the access and usage of e- Resources. The paper examines the satisfaction level of the users about the facilities provided by the Library to access and download the e- Resources. The study may be very useful for those interested in exploring the e- Resources models or wish to buy the collections and then assess the return on investment.

KEYWORDS: E- Resources, E-Books ,Central library SKUAST-K, faculty libraries, Usage study

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