What is E-resource?
· Library comes on desktop.
· Universe of Knowledge: 77% Paid E-Resources such as online databases SCOPUS,WEB of Science and other deep web and dark web. 23 % free E-Resources such as Google scholar, Google Books, DOAJ, DOAB, Microsoft Academic, Creative Common, Academia, ReseachGate……
Free e-book sites
· http://www.publicbookshelf.com
· https://www.funbrain.com/books/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid/page/1
· http://www.astorybeforebed.com/storytime
· https://nckids.overdrive.com/media/1665232
· http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/childrenindex.html
· https://www.bookrix.com/books.html
· http://www.e-learningforkids.org/
· http://www.sacred-texts.com/
Types of the e-resources:
· Electronic Journals
· Scholarly Databases
· Electronic books
· OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue)
· CD-ROMs
· E-mail and Bulletin Board
· Hybrid digital Collections
· Internet gateways and search engines
Role of E-resources and services in the dissemination of knowledge:
· The role of e-resources and services in disseminating knowledge with a certain aim. They excel in furnishing information of current value and interest to the user community. Today resources are considered the most important components in the information communication process. A strong e-book/e-journal base satisfies the requirements of a maximum number of users. Efficiency in the management of the e-resources and services unit is of paramount importance without which utmost levels of benefits cannot be achieved.
Impact of e-resources and services on higher education and research:
· In the 21st Century Information Technology (IT) had brought rapid changes in education. The conventional teaching and learning is gradually moving towards online. The concept of digital library, virtual library, and electronic library came into present situation. Electronic information resources have many advantages over traditional information resources. For teaching and learning, electronic resources are available in web enabled medium.
Dr. Abhishek Mishra
