Awareness and use of Online Journals by the Faculty Members, Researchers and Students in the Faculty of Natural Sciences,Jamia Millia Islamia University: A Survey
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2008-02-28
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Abstract
This study reports the result of a survey conducted at Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU) to
determine the extent to which user are aware and make use of online journals. The study also
examines the search pattern of online journals. A questionnaire was distributed among the
Faculty members, Research scholars and Post-Graduate Students to collect desired data. A total
of 120 questionnaires were distributed to the selected sample of Faculty of Natural Sciences; 70
valid samples were collected. The study found that the majority of users are aware about the
availability of online journals. 60% of respondents want to use online version of journals whereas
a few want to use printed journals. Majority of respondents use online journals for their research
work. 70% of respondents take printout before using online journals. It was found that users
faced problem when using online journals. They are also interested to take training to use
online journals.
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Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia library, Usage- e-resources, User study