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Effective Use of E-Learning Materials in Medical College Libraries in Karnataka:A Study


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1 University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta 577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
2 Diana Education Trust, #68, Chokkanahalli, Hegde Nagar, Yelahanka post Bangalore 560 064, India
     

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The paper highlights the use of e-learning resources in medical colleges. Study found that the Medical education popularized only after the independence of the country. It is found that majority of the colleges under the study have e-information resources, e-databases. Almost all colleges under study are also becoming members of a consortium. As for as the infrastructure facilities are concerned almost all colleges under study have provided very good infrastructure facilities to their libraries to serve their client effectively. Further, majority of colleges are also having internet and network facilities.

Keywords

Electronic Learning, Electronic Resources, Medical Colleges, Karnataka.
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About The Authors

B. U. Kannappanavar
University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta 577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka
India

S. T. Rajanikanta
Diana Education Trust, #68, Chokkanahalli, Hegde Nagar, Yelahanka post Bangalore 560 064
India


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Authors

B. U. Kannappanavar
University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta 577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
S. T. Rajanikanta
Diana Education Trust, #68, Chokkanahalli, Hegde Nagar, Yelahanka post Bangalore 560 064, India

Abstract


The paper highlights the use of e-learning resources in medical colleges. Study found that the Medical education popularized only after the independence of the country. It is found that majority of the colleges under the study have e-information resources, e-databases. Almost all colleges under study are also becoming members of a consortium. As for as the infrastructure facilities are concerned almost all colleges under study have provided very good infrastructure facilities to their libraries to serve their client effectively. Further, majority of colleges are also having internet and network facilities.

Keywords


Electronic Learning, Electronic Resources, Medical Colleges, Karnataka.

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