Awareness and Use of Social Science Cyber Library Among Research Scholars of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

This study has been undertaken to evaluate the level of awareness and use of Social Science Cyber Library (Cybrary) and its impact on the research scholars’ academic performance belonging to various fields of study under Faculty of Social Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. The objectives of the study also include identifying most used e-resource, adequateness of e-resources available and problem faced while accessing them. Survey method was employed for conducting the research. 100 structured questionnaires were self-administered by the researcher among the research scholars. Out of total 100, 88 questionnaires were collected back successfully. The major findings of the study include that most of the respondents are aware of the Cybrary and its resources, their research work has been improved and they have rated the e- resources collection as good. Research scholars are of the view that e- resources are easy to use, easily and widely accessible, time saving and more preferred in comparison to conventional sources of information. Slow internet connectivity, lack of resources and retrieval problems are the some major problems. The respondents have also suggested some measures to improve the services such as increased resources, regular updation and organizing orientation programs.