PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8 (IX) January 2024/17-24/3

AUTHOR: Mr Anil Kumar^[I], Dr Joginder Singh[II]

TITLE:INVESTIGATING ELECTRONIC RESOURCE ADOPTION IN MAHARANA PARTAP AND SWAMI KESHWAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES OF RAJASTHAN (INDIA): A STUDENT-CENTRIC APPROACH

ABSTRACT: This study examined the adoption of electronic resources by students at the Agricultural University Library of Maharana Partap (MPUAT) and Swami Keshwand (SKRAU) Agricultural Universities of Rajasthan. The present study employed a descriptive survey method, covering 174 randomly selected students. Majority of the students was belonged to the Department of Agriculture, 67.16% in MPUAT, Udaipur, compared to 56.32% in SKRAU. At MPUAT students rely on library staff and colleagues to learn about electronic resources, followed by (76.92%) and (40%), in SKRAU comparison i.e. 64.95% and 47.42%. The main reasons for adopting electronic resources are multiple access facility, round-the-clock availability and time-saving quality reported by the both university students. 79% students are satisfied with electronic books in MPUAT compare to SKRAU i.e. 82%. Majority of the students reported that lack of guidance and training and slow internet speed are the major problems while the used electronic resources.

KEYWORDS: User Satisfaction, Electronic Resources, Agricultural Library, MPUAT & SKRAU Rajasthan

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