Awareness And Utilization Of E-resources By Students And Researchers In Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Review

• Author(s):

  Dr. Shyamsundar D. Pithore

• Keywords:

  E-resources, Electronic Resources, Digital Libraries, Awareness, Utilization, Students, Researchers, Developing Countries, Information Literacy, Academic Libraries, ICT, Open Access, Online Databases.

• Abstract:

  The Increasing Availability Of Electronic Resources (e-resources) Has Significantly Transformed Academic And Research Activities, Particularly In Developing Countries. This Review Paper Examines The Level Of Awareness And Utilization Patterns Of E-resources Among Students And Researchers In Asia, Africa, And Latin America. Findings From Multiple Studies Reveal That Users Generally Exhibit Moderate To High Awareness Of Common E-resources Such As Google Scholar, E-journals, And E-books; However, Awareness Of Specialized Databases Remains Limited. Utilization Is Primarily Motivated By Academic Assignments, Examinations, And Research Work, With Mobile Devices Becoming The Dominant Access Tool. Despite The Benefits Of E-resources—such As 24/7 Accessibility, Updated Information, And Improved Research Productivity—numerous Challenges Persist, Including Poor ICT Infrastructure, Low Digital Literacy, Insufficient Training, Institutional Funding Limitations, And Usability Issues. The Review Highlights The Need For Improved Information Literacy Programs, Enhanced Digital Infrastructures, Increased Participation In National Consortia, And Expanded Access To Scholarly Databases. Addressing These Challenges Will Enable Students And Researchers In Developing Countries To Fully Leverage The Potential Of E-resources For Improved Academic And Research Outcomes.

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Other Details

• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I1104511

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 1 January 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-01-19

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