Impact of Electronic Information Sources on the Academic Users in Mysore: an Analytical Study

Authors

  • N. Chowdappa
     B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore 560 019
  • M. Chandrashekara
     Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570 006. Karnataka
  • C. P. Ramasesh
     University of Mysore, Mysore 570 005

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i2/44099

Keywords:

Academic Libraries, Electronic Information

Abstract

The paper depicts the extent of dependency of users of educational and research institutions of Mysore city on the electronic/digital media. The responses of 1000 users and the critical evaluation of 24 subject experts under Delphi study have been gathered to render valid findings and suggestions. The attempt clearly shows the degree of the use of digital information resources vis-à-vis the conventional print media.

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How to Cite

Chowdappa, N., Chandrashekara, M., & Ramasesh, C. P. (2013). Impact of Electronic Information Sources on the Academic Users in Mysore: an Analytical Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 46(2), 155–162. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i2/44099

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Volume 46, Issue 2, June 2009

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Received 2013-12-30
Accepted 2013-12-30

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