International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries

Sumaira Jan ¹, Shabir Ahmad Ganaie ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, IN

Abstract

The findings of the study evidently reveal that that majority of Social Science students prefer to use print resources compared to e-resources. It is observed that Social Science students are moderately aware about the various types of e-resources which become evident from the fact that only 40-50% of them are aware of e-journals and e-books among the various types of e-resources. On the other hand low level of awareness is witnessed among students about various e-services among Social science students since less than 40% of students are aware about these services. Moreover, the utilization of e-resources and services has also been low among students that may be attributed to lack of awareness among them. So far as the problem faced by students in use of e-resources and services is concerned lack of orientation emerge out to be most potential challenge for the students. Accordingly due to an array of challenges combined with lack of awareness, majority of the students are not satisfied with e-resources and services available in the library. However, despite the fact students have positive perception towards the e-library resources and services which is obvious from the various advantages perceived by the students. In this milieu it is highly recommended that although university libraries strive hard to offer e-resources and services to their users however to put them to use, they need to sensitize the students towards the potential benefits of using e- resources and services through strong orientation programmes besides other suitable techniques.

Keywords

University Libraries, ICT, E-Resources, E-Services, Perception of Students.

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Sumaira Jan ¹, Mudasir Khazer ²

Affiliations
1 Departmental Librarian, University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, IN
2 College Librarian, Higher Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, IN

Abstract

In the 21^st century, world is becoming more and more conscious about information particularly the novel one that emerges through rigorous research conducted by research base of a nation. However, the ideas/information generated through the research requires a proper channel through which its communication as well as dissemination among others would be accomplished. Accordingly, to fulfil the purpose research results are usually published in the form of articles, proceedings, Theses and Dissertations etc. However, among the various forms of research communicating channels Theses and Dissertation are the most valuable mediums for exploring the nascent ideas and information emerged because of thorough research. Since as a major source of information, Theses and Dissertations are predominantly valuable to researchers. Furthermore, they represent the highest intellectual asset of the individuals in a particular field, or a faculty, or subject, thus unswervingly contributing to the growth and development of nation as a whole. Yet, despite the fact, these valuable resources remain hidden due to lack of proper communicating channels and usually rot in anonymity in university libraries and archives. However, the advents of technological transformations have helped a great deal to explore these treasures of knowledge. In this regard the emergence of Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) are a somewhat an innovative approach of research and scholarly communication paving way to explore the otherwise a hidden treasure across the globe. However, their visibility solely depends upon how well they have been made accessible to others and through which channel. In above perspective emergence open access E-theses repositories proved to be boon for scholarly communication.

Keywords

Repositories, Open Access (OA), Open Access (OA) Repositories, ETD, DOAR, Information Technology.

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