Gender Differences in E-Resources Usage among the Students of Engineering Institutions in Kanchipuram District: A Study

G. Jayanthi; T. Saravanan

doi:10.51983/ajist-2013.3.2.73

Authors

G. Jayanthi Research Scholar, DLIS, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India
T. Saravanan Assistant Professor, DLIS, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2013.3.2.73

Keywords:

E-resource, Engineering Colleges

Abstract

E-resources which are important resources in a digital library are being widely used by the people now-adays. Earlier, only few academic libraries including the special libraries had access to electronic resources. But now- -days, each academic library has some form of e-resource. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of E-resources use such as, frequency, frequently used place,various online services and satisfaction level of users with the E-resources facilities provided in the Engineering colleges.

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