Print vs. electronic resources: influence of demographical characteristics of undergraduates on preferences and choices under diverse circumstances

IF 1.8 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Nirupma Chohda, Shiv Kumar
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PurposeThis paper delineates the appraising and comparing the circumstances that may influence the choices and preferences of the undergraduates of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) of the north-western region of India for using library’s print versus electronic resources. The author investigated the circumstances in knowing whether different situations impact their choice for using print or electronic resources concerning their demographical characteristics for their academic learning.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a survey of undergraduates at six NITs in the north-western region of India. The responses were analysed using Chi-Square, Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis statistical analysis tests, via SPSS software.FindingsThe study revealed that respondents preferred a mix of both forms of sources for their academic studies under different circumstances. The results reveal that the institution of respondents affected the choice of print resources over e-resources and vice versa in many different circumstances. Respondents’ year of study affected the choice of using print over e-resources and vice versa in certain situations. The residential backdrop affects the choice of using e-resources over print in some situations. Gender of respondents affects the choice of using e-resources over print under some situations.Practical implicationsThe study will further aid librarians at six NITs in the north-western region of India to know whether print resources still have the same importance among library users or their preference switched towards using electronic resources.Originality/valueThis study offers new perspectives on the use of print verses electronic resources among the undergraduates at six NITs in the north-western region of India so that the libraries can procure desired resources rather than moving with the market trends.
印刷资源与电子资源:不同环境下大学生人口学特征对偏好和选择的影响
目的本文描述了可能影响印度西北地区国立理工学院本科生使用图书馆印刷资源和电子资源的选择和偏好的环境的评估和比较。作者调查了不同的情况,以了解不同的情况是否会影响他们在学术学习中使用印刷或电子资源的选择。设计/方法/方法这项研究对印度西北地区六所NIT的本科生进行了调查。通过SPSS软件,使用Chi Square、Mann–Whitney和Kruskal–Wallis统计分析测试对反应进行分析。研究结果显示,在不同的情况下,受访者更喜欢这两种来源的混合。结果表明,在许多不同的情况下,受访者的制度影响了印刷资源而非电子资源的选择,反之亦然。受访者的学习年份影响了在某些情况下使用印刷品而非电子资源的选择,反之亦然。在某些情况下,住宅背景会影响使用电子资源而非印刷品的选择。在某些情况下,受访者的性别会影响使用电子资源而非印刷品的选择。实际意义这项研究将进一步帮助印度西北地区六所国立图书馆的图书馆员了解印刷资源在图书馆用户中是否仍然具有同样的重要性,或者他们是否倾向于使用电子资源。原创性/价值这项研究为印度西北地区六所NIT的本科生使用印刷和电子资源提供了新的视角,以便图书馆能够获得所需的资源,而不是随着市场趋势而变化。
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Performance Measurement and Metrics
Performance Measurement and Metrics INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
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1
期刊介绍: ■Quantitative and qualitative analysis ■Benchmarking ■The measurement and role of information in enhancing organizational effectiveness ■Quality techniques and quality improvement ■Training and education ■Methods for performance measurement and metrics ■Standard assessment tools ■Using emerging technologies ■Setting standards or service quality
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