Use of Electronic Information Resources and Services by PG Science Students in Raja MahendraPratap Library of Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut: A Case Study
Jamal Ahmad Siddiqui Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Krishan Kumar Faculty, Department of Library and Information Science, ChaudharyCharan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Soni Shukla Librarian, City Vocational Public School, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Address for correspondence: Jamal Ahmad Siddiqui, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India E-mail: jamal_siddiqui2004@yahoo.co.in
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Siddiqui JA, Kumar K, Shukla S. Use of electronic information resources and services by PG science students in Raja Mahendra Pratap Library of Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut: a case study. Ind J Lib Inf Sci. 2025;19(1):71-82.
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Received : September 09, 2024
Accepted : October 16, 2024
Published : April 10, 2025
Abstract
A growing number of publications are becoming Web-linked in the current era of information explosion. The majority of social, scientific libraries now see functions and services differently. The world is quickly becoming more computerized. In light of this, the present study is an effort to carry out how frequently instructors and students at Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut use electronic resources. It also deals with the satisfaction among users and challenges in access of resources. Suggestions from users have also been experienced.
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Siddiqui JA, Kumar K, Shukla S. Use of electronic information resources and services by PG science students in Raja Mahendra Pratap Library of Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut: a case study. Ind J Lib Inf Sci. 2025;19(1):71-82.
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