From Libraries To Digital Platforms: Information Source Use Among Engineering Students In Erode District, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The Rapid Growth Of Digital Technologies Has Significantly Changed The Information-seeking Behaviour Of Engineering Students. While Traditional Library Resources Continue To Play An Important Role, Digital Platforms Such As E-books, E-journals, Institutional Repositories, And Online Databases Have Become Essential Sources Of Academic Information. This Study Examines The Information Source Use Of Engineering College Students In Erode District, Tamil Nadu, During The Academic Year 2016–2017. A Descriptive Survey Research Design Was Adopted, And Data Were Collected From 250 Undergraduate Engineering Students Selected. Stratified Random Sampling Method Was Adopted For Sample Selection. A Structured Questionnaire Based On A Five-point Likert Scale Was Used To Collect Primary Data From The Students’ Community. The Study Investigates The Influence Of Department, Year Of Study, And Parents' Educational Qualification On The Use Of Library Books, Reference Books, Printed Journals, E-books, And E-journals. Data Are Analysed Using Descriptive Statistics (frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, And Ranking) And Inferential Statistics (One-way ANOVA And Chi-square Test). The Findings Are Expected To Assist The Librarians And Academic Administrators In Strengthening Library Collections And Digital Information Services To Meet The Changing Information Needs Of Engineering Students.

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