Utilization Pattern of E-resources by the Post-Graduate Students of RVSKVV, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Problems and Suggestions for Improvement

Abstract

In this digitalized world, e-resources have become the most functional tool for higher educational institutes. It is advantageous in improving search speed, provides more access points, the ability to access information that would otherwise be unavailable, and an increasing amount of information is electronic form. Whereas, the old library system consumes a lot of valuable time for the scholars. The present study was carried out in the College of Agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV), Gwalior (M.P.) to realize the utilization pattern of e-resources by the students the problems experienced and their suggestions while using e-resources. A total of 104 respondents were selected on the based on a proportionate random sampling method. The primary data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire that was circulated to the students through online mode using Google forms. An exploratory research design was used for the purpose of the study. A majority (n=89) of respondents (85.58%) had medium to high utilization of e-resources and maximum (n=92) of respondents (88.46%) reported a lack of proper training in using e-resources whereas, a high percentage (82.69%) of the respondents (n=86) suggested that the institution ensures the availability of training staffs to the students.