Utilization and Impact of Electronic Information Resources among the Faculty Members of Arts & Science Colleges in Erode District,  Tamil Nadu: A Case Study

S. Subha; N. O. Natarajan

doi:10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2616

Authors

S. Subha Research Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
N. O. Natarajan Librarian, Anna University Regional Campus, Anna University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2616

Keywords:

E-Resources, ICT facilities, Information Literacy

Abstract

The major purpose of this study is to find out the awareness, availability and the usability of electronic information resources by the faculty members of Arts & Science Colleges in Erode District, Tamilnadu under the survey method was used for this study. Questionnaire was used to collect the data. A total number of 780 questionnaires were distributed. Out of that 613 questionnaire were responded. The analysis of data covers the details about usage of electronic resources for developing the knowledge of the faculty members. The study resulted that almost all the users have awareness about the e-resources utility and also regularly accessing all kinds of e-resources.

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