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e-Library Science Research Journal
Vol.1,Issue.12/Oct. 2013 ISSN : 2319-8435
Research Papers Impact Factor : 0.109
E-RESOURCES
V.SENTHUR VELMURUGAN
librarian, n-CARDMATH LIBRARY, kalasalingam university,
krishnankovil . tamilnadu, india
Abstract
E-resources are resources in which information is stored electronically and it can be accessible
through electronic systems and network environment. E-resources are a very broad term that includes a
variety of different file formats. Acquiring knowledge from E-Books, E-Journals, Online resources,
CDROM, Internet with related Databases are the impact of E-Resources. The E- Resources have
become very popular in Libraries & Information Centers. This paper deals with the concept of E-
Resources, its Features and types as well as Use of e-resources in libraries and selection cum evaluation
of e-resources It also reveals the significance of E- resources.
KEYWORDS :
E-books, CD-ROM, database, online resources
INTRODUCTION:
Electronic resources represent an increasingly important component of the collection-building
activities of libraries. “Electronic resources” refer to those materials that require computer access,
whether through a personal computer, mainframe, or handheld mobile device. They may either be
accessed remotely via the Internet or locally. Some of the most frequently encountered types are:
E-JOURNALS
E-books
Full-text (aggregated) databases
Indexing and abstracting databases
Reference databases (biographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopaedias, etc.)
Numeric and statistical databases
E-images
E-audio/visual resources
2.E-RESOURCES
An electronic resource is defined as a resource which requires computer access or any electronic
product that delivers a collection of data, be it text referring to full text bases, electronic journals, image
collections, other multimedia products and numerical, graphical or time based, as a commercially
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available title that has been published with an aim to being marketed. These may be delivered on CD
ROM, on tape, via internet and so on. Over the past few years, a numbers of techniques and related
standards have been developed which allow documents to be created and distributed in electric form.
Hence to cope with the present situation, libraries are shifting towards new media, namely electronic
resources for their collection developments that the demands of users are better fulfilled. The e-
resources on magnetic and optical media have a vast impact on the collections of university libraries.
These are more useful due to inherent capabilities for manipulation and searching, providing
information access is cheaper to acquiring information resources, savings in storage and maintenance
etc. and sometimes the electronic form is the only alternative.
3.DEFINITION
According to Sukula “An E resources is an electronic information resources that can be
accessed on the web, on or off campus. User can get the information what he or she want, when it is
needed”.
4.TYPES OF E-RESOURCES
The e-resources are basically divided in two major types are:
1. Online e-resources, which may include :
a. e-journal (Full text & bibliographic)
b.e-books
c.on-lineDatabases
d. Web sites
2. Other electronic resources may include:
a.CD ROM
b. Diskettes
c. Other portable computer databases
5.ADVANTAGES OF E-RESOURCES
1.Accessible – can be accessed from any computer on campus and usually any computer off campus, any
time of the day or night, so there is no need to make a trip to the library
2.Easily searchable - each journal can be searched quick and easy often through the complete full text of
articles and via online index
3.Speed - Articles/issues appear online before printed version is available
4.Interactive - Rapid turnaround time means articles can be read, commented by the readers, amended
quickly and greater feedback thru the web
5.Links - Hypertext format should be exploited and links to related articles, information on other web
sites, stable URLs for individual articles and email alerts when latest issue loaded.
6.Added Value - Advantages taken on the web is to add value by using animation, virtual reality and
interactive mathematical charts.
7.Inexpensive - savings can be made over printing costs, distribution costs and extra costs by new
features.
8.Flexibility - E-journals evolved quickly. They are not tied to a format, printer, and distribution
network.
6.DISADVANTAGES OF E-RESOURCES
1.Difficulty reading computer screens:
2.limitations of computer monitor
3.read information in the screen
4.Often not included in indexing and abstracting services
5.Search engines ignores PDF files
6.Format that a large proportion of e-journal use
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7.ELECTRONIC RESOURCE SELECTION CRITERIA
The criteria used to select electronic resources are the same as for the selection of print and other
formats, i.e., the resource must contribute to the Library's mission of providing support for instruction
and research for its primary clientele; have an anticipated or demonstrated demand; be
published/provided by an author/publisher with a good reputation; contain accurate information; be
within the Library's budget, etc.
In addition, the factors below are among those considered for electronic resources:
Technical Requirements
1. Is additional hardware or software required to use it?
2. Is the product networkable?
3. What is the means of accessing data (e.g., are passwords required)?
4. Is the resource available at all times (e.g. Internet resources)?
5. Are there special security requirements beyond what the library usually provides?
6. Is the resource stable (i.e., is the software "buggy")?
User friendliness
1. Is the screen design easy to read and follow?
2. Is the interface already in use at the Library and familiar to users?
Searching functionality
1. Are keyword and Boolean operators available?
2. Is response time acceptable?
8.EVALUATION OF E-RESOURCES
According to Devi & Devi the following points should be considered while evaluating e resources:
1.To identify the electronic version have the retrospective data.
2. To check the content of the e-resources with relevant to the users as well as to the collection as a whole
3. To check whether the information is often updated or not.
4.To identify the methods of accessing of e- resources available.
5. To identify the e-resources needed to maintain and redesign the library web site identified.
6.To check the staffing needs for training of recruiting with the existing technology.
7. To determine the e- resources have affordable price.
9.CONCULUSION
Libraries are now increasingly involved in creating and acquiring e-resources due to extra
ordinary features of electronic resources. More number of libraries subscribes to e-journals and e-books
and few libraries have online database and CD ROM database collection. Most of the libraries have
internet facility in their premises. Majority of the institution libraries have OPAC. However in order to
meet the ever increasing demand of the user community in digital environment , libraries have to
develop a way to manage access to materials available in electronic format.
10.REFERENCE
1. University of Hong Kong Libraries – Electronic Resources Collection Development Policy, (nd),
Viewed May 30 2011, http://lib.hku.hk/cd/policies/erp.html
2. Manalan, Esudoss, Selvi, Senthamil A. and Sheba Rani, Lisa. (2007) E-journal consortia: a boon to
Indian libraries. University News. 45 (05), Jan 29Feb 04, 2007, 08-10
3. http://asuleimany.blogspot.in/2012/03/advantages-disadvantages-of-e-resources.html
4. http://com.ksau-hs.edu.sa
5. Sukula, Shiva, : Electronic Resource Management : what,why,and How, New Delhi, Ess Ess
Publication, 2010.
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6. Devi , Thoudam Suchita & Devi, Keisham, Sangeeta , Management of e- resources in the modern
Library Information system: an outlook (http://shodganga.inflibnet.ac.in/dxml/handle/1944/1409)
7. Manoj Kumar Sinha Gauri Singha, Bimal Sinha, Usage of Electronic Resources Available Under
UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium by Assam University Library Users
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