USE AND IMPACT OF E-RESOURCES AMONG RESEARCH SCHOLARS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITIES IN UTTAR PRADESH
Keywords:
Research Scholars, E-resources, Uttar Pradesh, Library EnvironmentAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to assess use and impact of e-resources among research scholars of Agriculture and Technology Universities in Uttar Pradesh. A survey has been conducted and appropriate tools and technology were applied for the collection and interpretation of the data. The study highlights the purpose of using e-resources, methods used for searching and browsing eresources, satisfaction level and problems among research scholars. On the basis of the findings, suggestions have been put forward for making the optimum use of e-resources and provide effective and efficient library services to its users.
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