“Access, awareness, and use of Electronic information resources by Science Postgraduate students of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi: A Study”

Abstract

Abstract: The study aims to investigate the access, awareness, and use of electronic information resources (EIR) among the Science PG students of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi, the main objectives of the study are to find the purpose of using the EIR. The study adopted a survey method the target population is 150 science PG students of Gulbarga University out of which 120(80%) of responses were received the primary data were collected through Google Forms and the data was analyzed through Excel. The majority of the science PG students are aware of electronic information resources and also they access the EIR in the library and information Centre, lack of ICT knowledge and information overload are the main problems we are facing. The study recommended that the library authority conduct orientation programs and workshops for users to better EIR access.