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@article{184739,
        author = {Dr Rajinder Kumar},
        title = {A Comparative Analysis of User Preferences and Usability of E-Resources Versus Print Resources in Jawaharlal Nehru Library, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and Vivekananda Library, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3519-3526},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184739},
        abstract = {Increased information and communication technology has transformed the pattern of access and use of information resources by academic communities. To offer a combination of the traditional print and electronic resources (e-resources), university libraries and other knowledge centers have been established. The provided paper is comparative analysis of the preferences of the users coupled with ease of using of e-resources and print resources in two leading university libraries, i.e. the Jawaharlal Nehru Library, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and the Library of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. It will also be interested in how such resources will be used by the students, by the research scholars and faculty members, how easily they can be used, how much they are readily available, how reliable they are and their satisfaction with the use. To collect data about a representative sample of users, the structured questionnaire and personal contacts were the main tools of data collection in both universities. The results indicate that, although it is known that e-resources are more acceptable due to the attributes of ease of access, time saving, and broad coverage of up-to-date information, print resources might still be in the spotlight vis-a-vis in depth reading, authenticity, and long-term reference. Ease of navigation, availability of internet and digital literacy was reported as the usability factors which have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the e-resources. Quite to the contrary, space, availability and handling practices were the reasons that influenced the use of print materials. The comparative analysis shows that the best model of academic libraries is the combination model where the e-resources and the print resources are complementary. The research offers practical advice to library administrators on how they can structure user-friendly resource management to promote performance in learning and research.},
        keywords = {E-resources, Print resources, User preferences, Usability, University libraries Information access, Resource management.},
        month = {September},
        }