Libraries in Digital Environment: A Study of Agricultural Universities of Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Abstract

A study on digital library environment was conducted at agricultural and veterinary universities in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand through the questionnaire. The research findings revealed that maximum faculty members ‘frequently are using library services based on information communication technology. They feel it convenient to use electronic resources as they get more time for other tasks. Majority of faculty members aware of information search tools as OPAC, Web OPAC, Institutional Repository and Consortia. They find better information search due to the availability of electronic information sources but at same time they also feel the requirement of skills/training in this changing environment of libraries.