Accessing Pattern of Electronic Journals through UGC-Infonet by the Faculty Members and Research Scholars in Alagappa University: A Study

Abstract

This paper has been examined by the faculty members and research scholars who visit the library for accessing e-journals from the UGC Infonet consortium. A survey was conducted among faculty and research scholars in Alagappa University analysing the information usage pattern and needs of the respective users. The population included in the study comprised of 120 respondents from Arts, Science, Management and Education departments and that of the faculty is 45 and 58 are research scholars. This study reveals that most of the faculty members have weekly access to e-journals, which is, 24 (44%). The faculty members and research scholars are aware of UGC@ Infonet, which accounts to 103 (85.99%) and 17(14.16) respondents are not aware of this programme. The study observed that the faculty members who responded to the study, 70(59.1%) learned through guidance from their teachers/guide 28(56%). It is proved that the highest proportion of faculty members, 21 (42%), use their department for accessing the information, while 28 (40%) of the research scholars were accessing their e-journals in their department itself.