Analyzing the User Experience of E-Resources in Academic Libraries

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue IV, April 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705

Analyzing the User Experience of E-Resources in Academic Libraries

Sumaira Jabeen¹, Murtaza²

 ¹Research Scholar, DLIS, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
²Librarian, Govt. Degree Zanskar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Abstract: – In the present era of information and communication technology wherein knowledge is increasing exponentially. At the same time learning is fundamental for the development of mankind. Which can be achieved and enhanced with the assistance of new advancements? These (technologies) increase possibilities for learning throughout life, improve access, and spread the process of knowledge creation. Although it is difficult to keep up the pace with this drastically changing phenomenon. With the result information is not being used properly for solving the problems. Thus proper strategies should be incorporated which can help users to improve the abilities for problem solving. The present study is an attempt to provide an insight into the awareness level of respondents, purpose of using information resources and problems they are facing while making use of sources. Results will be useful for indicating the importance of learning in the society (users, education) to develop capabilities, thinking skills to solve problems according to the best of their knowledge.

Keywords: Information, Learning, Education, Experience, Sources, E-Resources

I. INTRODUCTION

The human skills, appreciations, reasoning, as well as human hopes, attitudes and values are generally known to depend for their development largely on the events called learning(Gagne, 1970). As it (learning) is considered at the heart of perception, thinking, imagination, reasoning, judgments, attitudes personality traits, systems of value. Thus, the development and association of the actions that constitute qualities of the individual depends on it. Infact, when a learner (person) interacts with, or is motivated by, an environment. Others adopt the same human adaptation process (Lewin, 1951). Although experience plays a key role in the process. Evenlearning can be defined as a relatively permanent change in an organism’s behavior due to experience. As it is human adaptation process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience (Kolb, 1984). Besides this “Webster Dictionary” provided common usage of the word LEARN as “to gain knowledge or understanding or skill by study, instruction, or experience”.

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