A STUDY OF PERCEPTION, USE AND CHALLENGES OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG THE STUDENTS OF MANUU-CTE SRINAGAR

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception, use and challenges of The Electronic Information Resources among the students of MANUU-CTE Srinagar. A descriptive research design was adopted. A census sampling technique was used to collect the data from the students of session 2018-19 and 2019- 2020.The data gathered were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that electronic information resources are used at different levels by respondents. It shows that user's perception influences use of electronic information resources. From the findings it is deduced that user's perception influences use of e-resources, while lack of awareness , training, unreliable internet connectivity, insufficient e-resources in various study areas, unavailability of e- resources on 24/7 and difficulty of identifying relevant information to meet user's needs are challenges hindering use of e-resources. The study concludes that librarians should acquire more e-resources to cover various study areas, create more awareness of e-resources at the library to change user's perception and introduce 24/7 internet services.