E-Resources and E-Learning Through ICT in Libraries

Abstract

The Present Study is to highlight the user attitude and approaches towards electronic resources and Learning through information communication technology in the libraries. This important fact is convincing many libraries to move towards digital e-resources, which are found to be less expensive and more useful for easy access. This is especially helpful to distant learners who have limited time to access the libraries from outside by dial-up access to commonly available electronic resource, mainly CD-ROM, OPACs, and Internet (ICT Tools), which are replacing the print media. Those concepts are throwing challenges to the traditional delivery of instruction and training in the changing age of globalization and e-resources. Digital learning, digital content, online tutorial, examination and assessment, distance learning etc., it defines e-Resources, e-Learning and its characteristics, and describes the tools of e-learning. This paper briefly describes the Benefits of e-resources and e-learning, Impact on Student and selection of e-resources.

Keywords: E-Resources, E-learning, ICT, E-book, E-Journal, Blogs, Wiki

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