USAGE OF HEC DIGITAL RESOURCES BY THE TEACHING FACULTY AT GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE

The basic goal of this study was to know the usage of online information resources by the teachers of GC University Lahore. An effort was also made to reveal problems being experienced by the faculty members while using databases. Research was completed in different phases. Firstly, review of related literature was done with the help of international and national literature. Secondly, a questionnaire was formulated to gather data from the target population. Thirdly, analysis of the gathered data was made. Findings of the study reveal that majority of the participants was aware of the basics of HEC Online Databases. Most of the faculty members take keen interest in accessing e-journals through HEC Online Databases. Non-availability of Off-campus access of HEC Online Databases is a great barrier for the faculty member in the accomplishment of their research based assignments. Results of the study are very useful to increase the usage of HEC Digital resources by the faculty members of GC University Lahore.

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