IMPACT AND USE OF E-RESOURCES BY RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN ENGINEERING COLLEGES, KARUR DISTRICT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e-resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e-resources. The major findings of the study indicate that respondents are aware of the e-resources (such as e-books, e-journals, e-encyclopedias, e-theses, CD-ROM databases, e-mail, internet and the OPAC). Large numbers of research scholars are using these e-resources for their research work