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Impact of Electronic Journals on University Libraries of Punjab and Chandigarh: A Study


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The present study examines the impact of e-journals on university libraries in terms of resources, staffing, space, technical services and equipment. A well structured questionnaire was designed to elicit opinions of the librarians. The results of the survey provide useful information regarding impact of e-journals on subscription to e-journals, infrastructure, staff, space, technical services, photocopying, inter-library loan, library use and reference services. On the basis of the results, some suggestions have been put forward for developing e-journals and ensuring their proper maintenance and utilization.

Keywords

E-Journals, Impact, University Libraries, Punjab, Chandigarh.
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Amritpal Kaur
Department of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
India


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Amritpal Kaur
Department of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

Abstract


The present study examines the impact of e-journals on university libraries in terms of resources, staffing, space, technical services and equipment. A well structured questionnaire was designed to elicit opinions of the librarians. The results of the survey provide useful information regarding impact of e-journals on subscription to e-journals, infrastructure, staff, space, technical services, photocopying, inter-library loan, library use and reference services. On the basis of the results, some suggestions have been put forward for developing e-journals and ensuring their proper maintenance and utilization.

Keywords


E-Journals, Impact, University Libraries, Punjab, Chandigarh.

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