Use and Awareness of Online Databases by the Faculties and Research Scholars of UkaTarsadia University (UTU), Surat: A Study

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to examine the awareness level and usage of online databases by faculty members and research scholars at Uka Tarsadia University. A questionnaire-based survey method has been used in this research. A total of 135 questionnaires were distributed but 130 were returned duly filled in as a sample. The study reveals that most of them were well aware of the online databases and mostly use them for their research work and teaching purposes. It is also found that the main problem is Uka Tarsadia University has to subscribe to more and relevant databases.