User Oriented Approach towards E-Resources: A Case Study of IIT ROPAR

摘要

E-resources are increasingly important to all aspects of teaching and learning. This present study provides an overview of the utilization of e-resources by the users of IIT library Ropar. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to the faculty members and the students of IIT Ropar to get required data. 100 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 70 questionnaires were returned with good response. This study investigates awareness among the users about the availability of e-resource in the library; their usage; satisfaction with the availability of e-resources & infrastructure facility provided in using e-resources; and need of training to increase the utilization of e-resources. Gives suggestions and recommendations for the improvement in the usage of e-resources. Concludes that the users are not much aware about the availability of the e-resources in the library and they feel the need of training in using these e-resources.