Browsing by Author "Upadhyay, Navin"

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    Online Journals and Databases: A Study of Use and Awareness among Academics at Main Library, I.T., B.H.U.
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2008-02-28) Upadhyay, Navin; Chakraborty, Hirak Kanti
    Remote access to online catalogues and bibliographic data bases has altered library use patterns over the past decade. Library statistics shows fewer patrons entering the library as more resources become available online and patrons given access from their desktops. This paper descries the use of online journals and databases and their awareness among researchers of IT-BHU. In this case study, a survey was conducted using questionnaire, to collect the data. This paper examines the researcher’s awareness and use of online journals and databases available through UGCinfonet, INDEST and university library. Finally, it highlights the suggestions given by the user’s for improvement of online resources.
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    Usage pattern of e-resources during COVID-19 and post COVID-19: A study
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2022-11) Upadhyay, Navin; Chakraborty, Kanu; Upadhyay, Shambhu Raj; Pandey, Bhaw Nath
    The study analyses the usage pattern of e-resources of Shreenivas Deshpande Library IIT(BHU), Varanasi, during the Covid-19 and post Covid-19. The usage data of e-resources is from 2018 until June 2022. The research shows that the usage of e-journals was affected more during the pandemic than e-books. The use of databases and standards also decreased during the pandemic and increased as the Institute reopened and research work started. Highly used journals Science Direct, Springer link, IEEE, and OSA witnessed a sudden fall after March 2020 in usage after the lockdown. Also, access went down even after access to all resources through a remote access facility. The analysis of results will support the library professionals in raising their voices for more budgets before the funding agencies and higher authorities.