Use of e-Journals by the Faculty Members and Research Scholars of Department of Zoology and Department of Botany of University of Delhi: A Study

Faculty members and research scholars of department of zoology and department of botany, University of Delhi were surveyed as to their use of electronic journals, purpose of using e-journals, methods of learning e-journal accessing skills, search techniques employed by users, their preference for reading online or taking printout on paper, advantages associated with e-journals, problems faced by users while accessing e-journals etc. It was found that electronic journals are highly appreciated by faculty members and research scholars and they are satisfied with e-journals service. The study revealed that slow speed of internet as the major problem while accessing e-journals. It was concluded that for the optimum utilization of e-journals, there is need to improve internet connectivity, remote access to e-journals should be provided and information literacy programmes should be organized on regular intervals by library. The findings of the study will helps in improving usability of e-journals subscribed by central science library in the field of zoology and botany.