Utilisation of e-Resources among Polytechnic Students: A Study Conducted in Bangalore Region, Karnataka, India Polytechnic Libraries

This study examines the availability, utilisation, and perceived contribution of electronic resources in Government and private polytechnic Bangalore region college libraries in Karnataka, India. A survey was conducted among Polytechnic students to assess the accessibility and utilisation patterns of various EIRs. Findings indicate that while most EIRs are available, some resources are universally inaccessible. E-journals and E-books are the most utilised, while E-thesis and CD-ROM databases are less utilised. Perceived contribution to effective research is high for most EIRs, except for E-thesis. The study highlights areas for improvement in resource provision and utilisation to enhance research infrastructure in government and private polytechnic college libraries.