A STUDY ON THE USE OF E-RESOURCES BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SELECTED INDIAN UNIVERSITIES
Keywords:
E-Resources, Academic Libraries, University Students, Digital Libraries, Information Access, Higher Education, IndiaAbstract
The rapid advancement of information and communication technologies has significantly transformed the landscape of higher education and academic libraries. Electronic resources (e-resources) such as e-journals, e-books, online databases, digital repositories, and other web-based information platforms have become essential tools for learning, teaching, and research. University students increasingly rely on these digital resources to access scholarly information quickly and efficiently. This paper aims to examine the role and significance of e-resources in supporting the academic and research needs of university students in selected Indian universities. The study is conceptual in nature and is based on the review of existing literature, reports, and scholarly discussions related to the use of electronic resources in higher education. The paper highlights the different types of e-resources available in academic libraries, their advantages over traditional print resources, and the major digital initiatives undertaken in India to promote access to electronic information. It also discusses the common challenges faced by students, such as lack of awareness, limited digital literacy, and infrastructure constraints. The study emphasizes the crucial role of university libraries and librarians in promoting awareness, providing training, and facilitating effective utilization of e-resources to enhance academic learning and research productivity among students.
References
I. Bansode, S. Y., & Pujar, S. M. (2008). Use of e-resources by teachers and researchers in engineering colleges of Mumbai. The Electronic Library, 26(5), 711–727.
II. Bhardwaj, R. K. (2012). Information seeking behaviour of science students in digital environment: A case study. International Journal of Digital Library Services, 2(2), 1–10.
III. Das, A. K., Sen, B. K., & Dutta, B. (2010). Access to scholarly communication in India: A review of INFLIBNET initiatives. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 57(2), 98–104.
IV. Ghosh, S. B., & Kumar, V. (2011). Use of e-journals by research scholars of the University of Delhi. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1–10.
V. Kaur, A., & Verma, S. (2009). Use of electronic resources by teachers and researchers of the science and engineering departments of Guru Nanak Dev University. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, 29(6), 25–30.
VI. Kumar, B. T. S., & Kumar, G. T. (2010). Perception and usage of e-resources and the internet by Indian academics. The Electronic Library, 28(1), 137–156.
VII. Mishra, C., & Maharana, B. (2015). Use of e-resources by postgraduate students of Sambalpur University. International Journal of Library and Information Science, 7(5), 86–92.
VIII. Pandey, R., & Panda, K. C. (2014). Use of electronic resources by students of engineering institutions in India. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 4(3), 203–207.
IX. Sharma, C. (2009). Use and impact of e-resources at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India. The Electronic Library, 27(3), 458–468.
X. Singh, N., & Mahajan, P. (2017). Awareness and use of electronic resources by the users of university libraries in India. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1–12.
XI. Thanuskodi, S. (2012). Use of e-resources by the faculty members and research scholars of Annamalai University. International Journal of Library Science, 1(1), 1–7.
Additional Files
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 International Educational Journal of Science and Engineering
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
