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Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources and Services of Academic Libraries in Digital Transformation: With Special Reference to University of Mysore

K.G. Jayarama Naik, Sudhakara N

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Indian Journal of Library and Information Sciences 20(3):p 290-295, September-December 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.20326.5

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Sudhakara N, K.G. Jayarama Naik. Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources and Services of Academic Libraries in Digital Transformation: With Special Reference to University of Mysore. Ind J Lib Inf Sci 2026; 20 (3): 290–295.

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Received : September 12, 2026         Accepted : October 13, 2026          Published : December 30, 2026

Abstract

Academic libraries are considered the core of academic life as they serve as the centers of knowledge. Even today, academic libraries, which are many years old, are of great benefit to all educational institutions. Libraries are using electronic resources as a consequence of the development of information and communication technology. The purpose of library visits and sources of awareness of the e-resources in the library are the determinants of e-resource utilization in the library. As a result, it encompasses computer-based learning resources such as e-books, e-journals, multimedia, discussion boards, email, blogs, chats, animations, simulations, games, virtual experiments, and learning via online resources. Digital collections, remote research assistance, and automated account administration systems are examples of electronic services (e-services) offered by contemporary libraries. While some solely consider web-based self-study, others recognise that e-reading can include cooperation and real-time learning. The University library’s primary function is to support the University in learning, teaching and research. University libraries the world over have their own place of importance in the scheme of higher learning. Giving library patrons access to e-resources enables them to locate e-databases, e-journals, e-magazines, e-books, e-audio, e-images, data, GIS, digital library projects, electronic exhibitions, e-subject guides, e-newsletters, e-conference proceedings, and Web search tools on a variety of topics. The ease of portability and the possibility of combining multiple volumes into a single handheld device make electronic books useful. Additionally, the released contents can be found on an open-access portal.

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Sudhakara N, K.G. Jayarama Naik. Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources and Services of Academic Libraries in Digital Transformation: With Special Reference to University of Mysore. Ind J Lib Inf Sci 2026; 20 (3): 290–295.

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Received Accepted Published
September 12, 2026 October 13, 2026 December 30, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.20326.5

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Academic/university librariesBibliographic databasesDigital contentWeb-based resourcesE-resource access/usageE-services

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Received September 12, 2026
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