AWARENESS AND USE OF INTERNET TOOLS AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS IN B – SCHOOL LIBRARIES OF GUJARAT

Pramod D Patel and Rajendra M Patel

No 2017-03-18, Working papers from Voice of Research

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to examine the use of Internet tools and electronic information resources by Management Students in B – School Libraries of Gujarat. In all, 630 students of MBA and PGDM Programs studying in B-Schools in Gujarat were selected and questionnaires were administered to them. Finally, total 567 filled-in questionnaires – questionnaire with responses - were received back. The questionnaire was analyzed statistically. The open-ended questions and options were analyzed using content analysis.A specifically designed questionnaire was administered to gather information about the awareness of resources, the frequency of use, the kind of information sources preferred by students, the main reasons for using the resources, the perceived effectiveness of the searches, the factors encouraging their use and the major obstacles in terms of using them effectively. Results showed that the vast majority of the participants used Internet search engines rather than In order to exploit the full potential of electronic information, library should undertake a more active role in informing, promoting, and educating the members of the academic community. Key Words: Internet, Electronic Information, B-School Policy

Date: 2017-03
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