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- Advantages and Disadvantages of E-journals as Perceived by the Academicians of Universities of Karnataka: A Survey Report
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1 St. Agnes College, Mangalore 575002, Karnataka, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
1 St. Agnes College, Mangalore 575002, Karnataka, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 46, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 229-238Abstract
Journals dominate the Information Technology literature. Undoubtedly, these are well-established means of transmission of information from the generator to the end user. Though the information is available indifferent forms like books, magazines and journals, CD-ROM, Internet sources, online databases, microfilms, magnetic tapes etc., a survey conducted at foreign universities reports that majority of users are interested to use e-journals. An attempt has been made in this article to report the advantages and disadvantages of e-journals as perceived by the academicians of universities of Karnataka. It is observed that “It provides current and up-to-date information” and “Site license problem” were the major advantage and disadvantage of e-journals.”Keywords
Electronic Journals, Advantages And Disadvantages of E-Journals, Usage of E-Journals, Survey Report of E Journals' Use, E-Resources.
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- Electronic Journal - Bouquet to Library and Information Science Professionals through UGC-INFONET Project
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1 St. Agnes College, Mangalore-575002, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
1 St. Agnes College, Mangalore-575002, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 45, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 429-436Abstract
UGC-Infonet Electronic Journal Consortium is an innovative project launched by University Grant Commission (UGC) to promote the use of electronic databases and full text access to journals by the research and academic community in the country. This project will bring about a qualitative change in the academic environment. The research and academic community can now have an access to resources at their finger tips.
Article deals with an insight into UGC-INFONET Project and provides awareness to the library professionals for accessing scholarly journals covered by UGC-INFONET scheme for their research and academic activities.
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UGC-INFONET, Electronic Journals, E-journals in Library and Information Science, Emerald, Project Muse, Taylor and Francis and Springer Link.References
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- Access to E- Journals in Library and Information Science Area through UGC-Infonet Project
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1 St. Agnes College,Bendore, Mangalore 575002, Karnataka, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
1 St. Agnes College,Bendore, Mangalore 575002, Karnataka, IN
2 Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 42, No 4 (2005), Pagination: 465-482Abstract
UGC has contributed substantially towards facilitating access to scholarly resources to research scholars and faculty members by introducing UGC-INFONET Project. This has brought about a qualitative change in the academic infrastructure. The research and academic community can now have an access to resources at their fingertips. This paper is written to provide an insight into UGC-INFONET Project and to bring awareness to the library and information professionals, research scholars, and faculty and post graduate students of library and information science regarding how to access library and information science electronic journals covered under UGC-INFONET Project, for their academic and research activities.Keywords
E-Journals, E-Journals in Library and Information Science, UGC-INFONET, Emerald, J-Gate, Project Muse, Taylor and Francis, Springerlink.References
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