Abstract
The objective of this study is to know the rate and purpose of the use of e-resource by the scientists at pharmacopoeial libraries in India. Among other things, this study examined the preferences of the scientists toward printed books and journals, electronic information resources, and pattern of using e-resources. Non-probability sampling specially accidental and purposive technique was applied in the collection of primary data through administration of user questionnaire. The sample respondents chosen for the study consists of principle scientific officer, senior scientific officer, scientific officer, and scientific assistant of different division of the laboratories, namely, research and development, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacovigilance, pharmacology, pharmacogonosy, and microbiology. The findings of the study reveal the personal experiences and perceptions they have had on practice and research activity using e-resource. The major findings indicate that of the total anticipated participants, 78% indicated that they perceived the ability to use computer for electronic information resources. The data analysis shows that all the scientists belonging to the pharmacopoeial libraries used electronic information resources to address issues relating to drug indexes and compendia, monographs, drugs obtained through online databases, e-journals, and the Internet sources—especially polices by regulatory agencies, contacts, drug promotional literature, and standards.
Highlights
As the world of information continues its march toward the electronic format, librarians need to be savvy in handling the electronic collections
The analysis shows that all the scientists belonging to the pharmacopoeial libraries preferred the use of subject-topical website, e-journals, online databases, e-monographs, CD-ROM databases, and standards
The analysis shows that all the scientists belonging to the pharmacopoeial libraries used electronic information resources to consult drug indexes and compendia, monographs, drugs-related online databases, drugs-related e-journals, and the Internet sources—especially those presented by drug regulatory agencies, to contact pharmaceutical representatives/experts to consult drug promotional literature and standards
Summary
As the world of information continues its march toward the electronic format, librarians need to be savvy in handling the electronic collections. Librarians would never consider adding a significant collection of printed books or journals without a thorough review process. It appears that librarians often add electronic content without a rigorous process. Librarians need to treat electronic content like printed content by developing a set of standards to manage electronic collections (e-collections). The scientific librarians may develop a set of best practices as a template for libraries to effectively manage e-collections (Flatley & Prock, 2009)
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