Use of Library Portal by Research Scholars and Faculty Members at Kuvempu University: A Survey

Abstract

The main objective of this present study is to provide a detailed usage statistics of the Kuvempu University library portal during the academic year 2011-2012. The study examined the usage of library portal by research scholars, and faculty members of various science departments of Kuvempu University. The study investigated, and observed the factors like attitude and perception towards library portal, purpose of use, benefits of using the library portal. The study also identified the difficulties faced by respondents while using the library portal. The study shows that 85 % of respondents used the library portal. Research is the major reason for which majority (70 %) of respondents use the library portal. 75 % of the respondents opined that the portal has provided more efficient access to electronic resources (e-resources). 48.33 % of respondents have partially agreed with the information reflected on the main page of the portal. Low speed connectivity is a major problem found from this study. Based on the findings, the study suggests: proper training to the users as well as library staff, marketing of resources and services through advertisements, and display of printed guides, announcements of new e-resources, more high–speed computers for further improvement of library portal. This study would assist the library administrators in developing a more complete understanding of users information needs. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology , 2014, 33(6), pp. 509-515. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.5483