The Assessment of Users' Preference for Print or e-resource in Centrally Funded Institutions of Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh: A study
Author(s): Mukesh Baboo¹, and Dr Rakesh Kumar Khare²
Affiliation: 1Research Scholar, 2Librarian and HOD. 1,2Rabindranath Tagore University, Raisen (M.P.), India.
Page No: 28-32-
Volume issue & Publishing Year: Volume 2 Issue 1,Jan-2025
Journal: International Journal of Modern Engineering and Management | IJMEM
ISSN NO: 3048-8230
DOI:
Abstract:
The library is a vital institution that stores and disseminates reading materials for teaching, research, and entertainment. It contains print and electronic resources, providing access to information through e-books, online journals, databases, and multimedia content. This study investigates users' preferences for study materials such as print or in digital form or both combinations in centrally funded Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh institutions and whether they download or access electronic resources online. The research aims to identify the factors influencing users' choice between print, e-resources, and hybrid mode. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. The study's findings will provide insights into user behavior, preferences, and expectations, which can inform library collection development, resource allocation, and service delivery strategies in centrally funded institutions. The study outcomes also contribute to the existing knowledge on user preference for print and E-resources and will have implications for the region's libraries, policymakers, and educators.
Keywords:
Print Resources, E-Resources, User preference, centrally funded institutions, Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
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