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Thirunavukkarsu, N. T.
- Skills to Use of the University Library Digital Sources by the Researchers and Faculty Members in Coimbatore District:A Study
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1 Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore 641 046, IN
2 IRT-Perundurai Medical College, Perundurai 638053, IN
1 Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore 641 046, IN
2 IRT-Perundurai Medical College, Perundurai 638053, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 50, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 219-227Abstract
The present study mainly discusses about the skills to use the university library digital sources by the researchers and faculty members. Survey method was used for the collection of primary data. Faculty members and researchers are used for the sample study. All the university libraries have collected e-books and e-journals except the newly established university. 75.18% of the respondents depend on print version of books and journals; 66.97% of them visit library for research and teaching preparation.52% of the respondents are of the opinion that are visiting the central library for locating the information and gateway of information. 58.9% of the respondents are using the internet explorer as a browser and 66.61% of them are using the Google as an internet searching tool.Keywords
E-resource Use, University Library, User Study.
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