ABSTRACT:
At the global level, in publishing literature the electronic media is being prioritized and highlighting the utility and importance of electronic resources. The availability of electronic resources is essential for the dissemination of information worldwide. This study aims to raise awareness and promote the use of electronic resources among the postgraduate students of MVVPG College Bhakhara, SGPG College Kurud, and BCSPG College Dhamtari, located in the Dhamtari district. A total of 300 self-structured questionnaires were distributed, and 278 responses were received. The data was collected through stratified random sampling. The respondents included 229 females and 49 males. The study observed that the postgraduate students in both science and social science uses substantial number of electronic resources. The satisfaction rate of postgraduate students with electronic resources is 92%, with 10% being extremely satisfied.
Cite this article:
Khunte and Kashyap (2025). Use and Awareness of Electronic Resources by Library Users (Post Graduate Students) of Science and Social Science in Selected College of Dhamtari District (Chhattisgarh): A Study. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-A: SOCIAL-SCIENCE), 31(1), pp.26-35. DOI:DOI: https://doi.org/10.52228/JRUA.2025-31-1-4
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