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A Study of How Faculty Members Access Educational E-Resources in the Libraries at Selected Madhya Pradesh Universities
Authors
Anamika Mathur
Dean & HOD, Department of Library Science, Chief Librarian, MVGU University, Jaipur, India.
Keywords:
E-Resource, Utilization of E-Resources, Universities E-Resources
Abstract
In libraries at universities, e-resources are now essential instruments for obtaining current and up-to-date information. Because e-resource offer a large variety of material in an easily accessible format, their use in academic and research contexts is on the rise. The usage of e-resources in academic libraries was investigated in this review of the literature on the subject. It emphasizes their significance in giving academicians and researchers quick access to a wide range of materials as well as their influence on academic institutions through changes to services and resources. This review study also highlights the need for additional research on the use of e-resources, especially in identifying barriers that library user’s encounter and providing solutions. The assessment also requests additional in-depth research on the management and use of electronic resources in order to better understanding the evolving needs of library users and ensure that university libraries are successfully meeting those needs. It also assert that e-resources have had a significant impact on how material is accessed, saved, and preserved in academic libraries.