Use of Electronic Resources and Services by Faculty Members and Students of Fiji National University

  • Md Sohail Department of Library Services, Fiji National University, Nasinu, Fiji-24800
  • Shakil Ahmad Deanship of Library Affairs, University of Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Keywords: Electronic Resources, User studies, Library Services, Universities

Abstract

The effectiveness of electronic resources and services in select campuses of Fiji National University Library on the basis of users’ satisfaction is evaluated. A survey method was employed to conduct this research. Out of sixteen campus libraries of FNU, the researcher selects eight libraries from different division of Fiji in the user’s survey. 150 well-structured questionnaires were distributed to gather information related to uses of electronic resources and services. The 140 filled questionnaireswere collected from students and faculty members and analysed, classified and tabulated by employing simple statistical methods. The study reveals that majority of the users of FNU libraries keep themselves abreast of developments in electronic resources, services and their proper utilisation in the field of academic and research. The result showed a growing interest in e-resources among the users and also found that slow downloading and blockage of website is the hurdle in proper utilisation of electronic resources. The survey further reveals that the majority of respondents are aware of the usage of e-resources and services.

Author Biographies

Md Sohail, Department of Library Services, Fiji National University, Nasinu, Fiji-24800
Principal Librarian
Shakil Ahmad, Deanship of Library Affairs, University of Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Lecturer & Technical Services Librarian
Published
2017-05-09
How to Cite
Sohail, M., & Ahmad, S. (2017). Use of Electronic Resources and Services by Faculty Members and Students of Fiji National University. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 37(3), 165-171. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.3.10567
Section
Papers