Use of Digital Information Resources and Services by the Students of IIT Mumbai Central Library: A Study

The rapid advancement in information technology has changed the resources and services of a library. Now day's libraries are not confined only to print resources and traditional library services but have resources in electronic formats and disseminate information to its users using means of communication to keep them abreast with the latest information according to their needs for study and research. Present study aims to provide an overview about the use, awareness, frequency, importance, purpose and satisfaction in the use of Digital Information Resources and services amongst the students of IIT Mumbai Central Library. The study shows that 59.7% respondents prefer to use print as well as digital resources. The Central Library is widely used by majority of respondents (64.7%) to use Digital Information Resources and Services. The 51.5% users are satisfied with the available Digital Information Resources and services. 74.5% students agree that more training/orientation programs to be organized for the optimum utilization of Digital Information Resources and Services.