Postgraduate students’ approaches to E-resources in the Academic Library with Reference to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

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1Dr. C. Catherin Beula, 2Dr. P. Balasubramanian*

Library Progress International

Vol.43, No.2, July-December 2023: P.226-235

DOI: 10.48165/bpas.2023.43.2.10

 

Original Article
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1Dr. C. Catherin Beula, 2Dr. P. Balasubramanian*

Author’s Affiliation:

1Librarian, TDMNS College, T. Kallikulam, Tirunelveli-627 113, Tamil Nadu, India.

E-mail: beulah.catherin@gmail.com

2University Librarian & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012,  Tamil Nadu, India.

E-mail: bala_phd2010@yahoo.com

 

*Corresponding Author: Dr. P. Balasubramanian, University Librarian & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012, Tamil Nadu, India.

E-mail: bala_phd2010@yahoo.com

 

(Received on 12.07.2023, Revised on 27.09.2023, Approved on 09.10.2023, Accepted on 06.11.2023, Published on 21.12.2023

Abstract
Electronic sources are faster and easier to use than print indexes when finding information. We can search multiple files simultaneously faster than flipping through book pages. Plus, we could save our searches and resources for future use. Electronic resources are updated more frequently than print materials, too. One of the biggest benefits of electronic resources is that they can be accessed from anywhere with dial-up access, which is great for people who can't attend the library in person. The researcher took the initiative to analyse the P.G. students' approaches to e-resources available in the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Library at Tirunelveli. The researcher constructed a strong questionnaire based on previous studies and consulted with field experts. The research supervisor made some corrections in the light of the field experts. The researcher randomly selected 150 P.G. students from the study area and distributed the questionnaire. The researcher received only 120 fully completed questionnaires from the respondents.   KEYWORDS: Postgraduate students, attitude and approaches, E-resources Manonmaniam Sundaranar University