USAGE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS OF IIMSR, INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW: A CASE STUDY
Journal Title: Era's Journal of Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Information is very pivotal for students in their learning process and they dwell it into different sources to meet their information needs. The present study employed to gather data from medical students of IIMSR on the various types of information sources they use. The study results that print materials are the major information resource in comparison to other resources (E-resources) used by the medical students, who are daily users in the IIMSR library. Asking help from Teachers and Librarians ranked highest among sources contacted for information. Easy access and availability of information sources in the library were the most aided characteristics when looking for information. Student’s objection in getting information resources includes lack of time, location of library and attitude of management. The findings of this study demands increasing of information sources beyond print resources, collaboration between faculties and librarian, periodic updates from the library and guidance in the area of information resources are recommended.
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Atika Khursheed
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