USAGE OF N-LIST E-RESOURCES IN SELECTED DEGREE COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH: A SURVEY

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the usage of the N-LIST E-resources in the Degree Colleges Affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. This research article tangibly explains the genesis of the N-LIST Consortium and provides the information of disciplines covered in N-LIST E-resources. The Survey method was used for data collection. The authors have collected the usage statistics from 18 colleges located in Punjab and Chandigarh. The authors have analyzed the ratio between the registered users and actual users and will determine the average users and usage on yearly basis. It has been analyzed that only 22% are the actual users of the N-LIST E-resources and out of 18 colleges, only 7 colleges have registered student members. It can be concluded that Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur has the top most average usage followed by Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh. D.A.V College, Sector 10 Chandigarh has the top most average users followed by G.G.D.S.D College, Sector, and 32 Chandigarh. The usage statistics provided by the N-LIST to its member colleges doesn’t provide the (relevant) information of each download. However, it’s difficult to assess whether the retrieved information is relevant or not. It has also been observed that there is no formal training provided by the N-LIST scientists to the member colleges. Moreover, the usage statistics cannot examine the satisfaction level of the end clients/users. It is recommended that user centric studies can be done.