Awareness and Use of Research Support Tools and Services by Research scholars of Bangalore university library: A Case Study

Abstract

The study analyses the awareness and use of research support Tools and services by the research scholars of Bangalore University Library. Bangalore University library typically identify research support as a central pillar in its mission. The paper show its mission statements relate to the requirements of researchers themselves, especially in view of reported changes in researchers’ information seeking and sharing in the online environment. A questionnaire survey was conducted among the full time research scholars in Bangalore University Library. This study highlights the awarenessa and use of various research support tools subscribed by Bangalore university library i.e. OPAC, bibliographical databases, discovery tool, spelling checker, , antiplagiarism software, remote access facility, institutional repository The study finds that 100% of the research support services ‘using the E-resource services, Assistance from the library staff at a library service desk, Assistance from the library staff through Ask a Librarian Service(Web form, Chat), guidance in writing Technical reports