Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 1

Awareness and use of E-resources among pharmacy students at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra: A study

1Research Scholar, Department of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Email: vikaskumarjangra0@gmail.com

2Librarian, Ch. Ishwar Singh Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Fatehpur-Pundri, Email: sangital.1ib@gmail.com

Online published on 14 August, 2025.

Abstract

This study investigates the awareness and use of electronic resources among pharmacy students at Kurukshetra University, focusing on B. Pharmacy and M. Pharmacy students. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, and the findings were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate a disparity in e-resource awareness between the two groups, with M. Pharmacy students demonstrating higher awareness. E-resource usage is generally low, particularly among B. Pharmacy students. The main challenges students face includes lack of awareness and insufficient training. The University Library is the preferred access point for e-resources. The study finds that to promote e-resource use among pharmacy students, focused interventions such as improved training and more resource availability are required.

Keywords

E-resources, Awareness, Usage, Pharmacy Students, Kurukshetra University, Training, E-services