E-books Usage by the Academia at the University of Mysore: a Survey
E-books Usage by the Academia at the University of Mysore: a Survey

Summary/Abstract: The academia of the University of Mysore in India encompasses faculty and research scholars. Both are involved in research, publication and lifelong learning, and faculty members are deeply engaged in assisting students. Besides the print collection, the library users have access to a variety of electronic resources. In the recent past, the librarians have been encouraging a more effective use of e-books, which are web based and downloadable. The library’s collection of electronic books is growing. It is said that ‘the most important development in literature in the world after Guttenberg is the e-book’ [6]. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usage of e-resources at the University of Mysore. The paper covers demographic characteristics, computer and Internet usage, types of e-books accessed, the purpose of search, and duration of e-books use. E-books provide easy and instant access to the content and are convenient to read and browse. The findings of the survey reveal that the e-books of Springer, Taylor & Francis were used the most. Reference e-books were used very frequently. A lack of awareness together with acquisition costs seem to hinder usage of e-books.

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