Understanding Usage Transfer from Print Resources to Electronic Resources: A Survey of Users of Chinese University Libraries

In this study, the authors explored the exact nature of patrons' usage behavior as well as their perception of ease of use and usefulness of print and electronic resources in the context of Chinese university libraries. A large scale survey was conducted and data were analyzed from 273 users. The study found that users are undergoing a transfer of usage behavior from print resources to electronic resources. This study advances knowledge about the current status of the use of university library information resources, helps librarians in Chinese university libraries understand the information needs of their users more specifically, and provides some guidelines for the efficient and effective management of information resources.

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