Usage of e Journals in University of North Bengal under INFLIBNET (2012 2018) analysis with INFISTATS

Manash Esh

doi:10.14429/djlit.39.4.14206

Manash Esh University of North Bengal, RajaRammohunpur, DT: Darjeeling - 734 013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.39.4.14206

Keywords: INFLIBNET, e-Resources, J-STOR, Science direct, e-ShodhSindhu, e-Journal

Abstract

INFLIBNET under its e-Shodhsindhu consortium scheme has introduced the users of University of North Bengal with the e-Journal facility. The e-journal facility provided under INFLIBNET has brought another opportunity for university libraries to serve their users with high-quality content. This change needs to be further evaluated to identify the actual usage picture. The paper identifies the trend in the use of e-journal facilities during 2012-2018 with the help of INFISTATS (usage statistics portal for e-Resource). This has determined the period of optimal use of e-journal, which shows the popularity of e-Journals in the university. It identifies the year in which the maximum and minimum use of e-Journals is found, and J-STOR & Science Direct has the maximum use percentage (55 percent). The study also found that seven e-Journals had the highest percentage of use (91 percent) indicating the extensive use of e-journal facilities by the user community of the University of North Bengal.

Author Biography

Manash Esh, University of North Bengal, RajaRammohunpur, DT: Darjeeling - 734 013

Mr Manash Esh, B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) & MLIS, is working as Information Scientist in University of North Bengal. He has been maintaining and configuring the digital repository in the library. Besides, he is also working as the technical contact person to keep liaison with INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar, Gujrat. In addition to performing his normal duties, he has performed commendable contributions in the field of academic works in related areas, viz. design and updating of library networking, development, Optimisation and Effective utilisation of UGC INFONET, etc. He has also participated in various seminars, conferences, workshops, training programs as well as acting as the Resource person in UGC-affiliated refresher courses/orientation program, etc.