Understanding E-Resource Adoption: Insights from Instructors and Higher Educational Students in Erode District

Abstract
Despite the reality that e-resources are becoming increasingly accessible in educational settings, it is important to examine how instructors and students perceive these resources in the Erode District. The study issue arises from the lack of knowledge on these stakeholders’ perceptions and interactions with E-resources, which may possess a big influence on technology is incorporated into the process of instruction and learning. This study examines instructors’ and learners’ of using e-resources in higher education This study aims to determine the extent to the Erode district understanding among instructors and students about the benefits, drawbacks and availability of adopting e-resources using a survey approach based on SPSS. The research shows that the majority of instructors and learners were aware of HEC libraries as well as electronic books, publications and magazines. They utilized the accessible e-resources for study, tasks and preparing for class after becoming satisfied with them. The primary reasons for utilizing e-resources were storage and flexibility, cost reduction from eliminating duplication and printing, as well as ease of accessibility. The participants’ challenges while using e-resources were insufficient internet connections, IT support and desktops. As a result of the investigation, appropriate classes for instructors and learners must be planned to expand understanding and facilitate the efficient use of e-resources.
Keywords: Educational Setting, E-Resource, Instructors and Learners, Library, Understanding.

Author(s): Mahalingam D*, Sivakumar C
Volume: 5 Issue: 3 Pages: 1096-1104
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2024.v05i03.0952