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Impact and Use of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Gujarat Author Dr. Vasantray A. Chauhan ISBN: 978-93-85641-42-8 This Book was designed and published by RET International Academic Publishing Dediyasan (Mehsana) RET International Academic Publishing is a Worldwide Books & Journals publishing unit with ISBN No.s & ISSN serials having Powered by Rudra Edu. Trust (Regd.) The trust established having the objective of GLOBAL publication of books and Journals in all Subjects. We publish the books and Journals through our established peer reviewed channel. Copyright ©2017 Inc. All Rights Reserved First Edition January: 2017 Price: ` 350 US $ 5.40 Acquisition Edited by: RET International Academic Publishing (A global platform for ISBN International publishing with editorial & publishing services unit) Printed In India ISBN: 978-93-85641-42-8 Publisher: RET International Academic Publishing Powered By: Rudra Education Trust (Regd.) 143, Gokuldham Society, Modhera Road, Village: Dediyasan Dist. Mehsana 384002. Gujarat (India) Website: www.raijmr.com Mail id. [email protected], [email protected] Cell No. +91 9824974994 Preface Internet has been a revolution in the world of information for a few decades now. It has become an important source of information for researchers and scholars worldwide. It is increasingly consulted as a warehouse of research activities. Information has become wider in present day research, covering electronic materials. University libraries are required to support teaching, learning and research by incorporating electronic information and professional skills. The transition of E-resources in academic libraries is gaining momentum in the opening years of the 21st century. The E-resources have become a very widely used format for academic library patrons. Every academic institution is purchasing e-resources for their users. Finally, the library E-resources are not useful unless the end-users perceive the values. The present study is an attempt to understand and explore the dynamics of the impact and use of E-resources in university libraries of Gujarat. The study has been divided into six chapters. The first chapter is the introduction which discusses e-resources, university libraries, objectives, research hypothesis, limitation and methodology. The second chapter discusses literature review in relevant sources. The third chapter is about the details of electronic resources i.e. advantage of e-resources, type of e- resources, opens source e-resource and Indian consortia. The fourth chapter presents the profile of the university libraries. The fifth chapter is about the analysis and interpretation of data of university libraries and also the library users. The sixth chapter is based on findings, suggestion and conclusion. I hope some useful points could be observed with this study to redefine the practice of E-resources in university libraries particularly in Gujarat. I am not a perfect professional and hence it is likely that some mistakes may occur which may kindly be excused. Vasantray A Chauhan CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 2. Review of Literature 15 3. Electronic Resources in University Libraries: An overview 45 4. University Libraries in Gujarat: An overview 80 5. Analysis and Interpretation of Data 124 6. Findings, Suggestion and Conclusion 201 Bibliography 217 Annexure 1. Questionnaire for University Librarians 230 2. Questionnaire for Library Users 235 LIST OF ABBREVITATIONS AAU Anand Agricultural University BAOU Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University MKBU Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CEPT Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University CeRA Consortium for e-resources in Agriculture, India CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India CUSAT Cochin University of Science and Technology DDIT Dharmsinh Desai University DVD Digital video disc E-book Electronic book E-collection Electronic Collection E-databases Electronic databases E-Media Electronic Media E-newspapers Electronic Newspapers EISS Electronic information services E-journal Electronic journal E-Magazines Electronic Magazine E-Maps Electronic Maps ETD Electronic Thesis and Dissertation FORSA Forum for Resource Sharing in Astronomy and Astrophysics FTP File Transfer Protocol GAU Gujarat Ayurveda University GFSU Gujarat Forensic Sciences University GNLU Gujarat National Law University GTU Gujarat Technological University GU Gujarat University GV Gujarat Vidyapith HELINET Health Sciences Library and Information Network HNGU Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University IFLA International Federation of Library Associations ILL Inter Library Loan INDEST Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences &Technology INFLIBNET Information and Library Network INSDOC Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre ISBN International Standard Book Number LISA Library and Information Science Abstract IRs Institutional Repositories IT Information Technology KSKVKU Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University LAN Local Area Network MSU Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda N-LIST National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content NISCAIR National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources NISCOM National Institute of Science Communication OA Open Access OPAC Online Public Access Catalogue PDAs Personal Digital Appliances SKDAU Sardar krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University SOUL Software for University Libraries SPU Sardar Patel University SSSU Shree Somnath Sanskrit University SU Saurashtra University TANET Taiwan Academic network UGC University Grants Commission, India UGC-INFONET University Grants Commission Information Network UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development organizations VNSGU Vir Narmad South Gujarat University WWW World Wide Web INTRODUCTION Research is an important activity for the development of scientific and technical knowledge. It is the gateway to the development of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and technical knowhow in any discipline. Universities are the centers of higher education and research. The libraries attached to the Universities have to deal with the needs of the researchers in various disciplines. It is the responsibility of the University libraries to provide the information requirements of the researchers from time to time. Digital revolution promises to lead a new world. The success of the revolution depends on the construction of computer networks that can move huge quantities of bits reliably, and with the quality of service needed by each type of information. Information super highway is an international gathering of computer networks offers access to data through ftp and the World Wide Web and supports communication through electronic conferencing. Information has become wider in present day research, covering non-print materials. For research it is essential to use information in print as well as electronic information. Both are available in various sources crossing the boundaries of a specific library. Library and information centres are required to support teaching, learning and research by incorporating electronic and digital information and professional skills. With the increasing use of electronic resources, a changing pattern of usage is apparent. The ability to connect to library services through the 1 Internet and to access information services from other sources has reduced the capacity to characterize and categories users. The electronic resources have become a very widely used format of choice for academic library patrons as they offer today’s users many opportunities which were not available to their predecessors. The transition to electronic resources in academic libraries is gaining momentum in the opening years of the 21st century. Every academic institution is purchasing e- resources in record numbers for their users. Finally, the library electronic resource are not only useful its very effective sources of our stakeholder. E-Resources: In the academic scenario, over the years, e-resources have undergone a tremendous change assuming new dimensions influenced by the technology driven applications. The value of information lies in the ability to access and adapt to suit new applications and improve the efficiency of existing system. E-resources offer unique advantages like compact storage, fast delivery, interactivity and flexibility in transfer of information. These sources provide access to current information as these are updated regularly. These resources such as e- journals, E-books, E-database, Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias, OPACs etc. E-resource provides access to thousands of Journals and newspaper far more than the library could possible subscribe to in print format. Some E-resource provides archival facility to find such articles on particular subject from many different publications. Day by day more and more library resources become electronic and users also 2 prefer to access these e-resource. This changing scenario in library environment has arisen because of the needs and use of e-resources along with print version. E- resources come with new challenges before the library professional to give full text access to scholarly publication both in print and E-version to its end users. In Indian context, a novel initiatives by the INFLIBNET Centre, a programme by University Grants Commission to support learning, teaching and research