E-Resources under E-ShodhSindhu-eSS 2018: A Case Study of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Library, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Hisar-125 001, Haryana

Abstract

Purpose- For quality syllabi contents and quantitative & qualitative research activities, e-Resources  have been playing significant and substantial role since inception and helping in save the physical  efforts to access the required information. Countless opportunities have been offered to research  scholars in order to get the relevant study and research material/s by e-resources. The prime  advantage with e-resources is that huge amount of databases are available on single platform on  subsidized price. These are accessible 24×7 throughout the year. The present study aims to show the  impact of INFLIBNET Centre decision regarding to stop the free access of e- resources to Guru  Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar after attaining the h-index 74 (which is the  highest one among the technical universities of all over India) as per Scopus.  Methodology/approach- The facts have been extracted from the processed files and from INFLIBNET  Portal which were uploaded for the information of affected institutions and universities. The  information is used for case study purpose. Findings- Though INFLIBNET Centre decision led the financial burden on the concerned  institutions/universities but they got success to know the actual requirements of e-resources and  through this practice they could control the free flow of funds which were involved to provide the free  access of e-resources. However, free access of few prominent e-resources has given to few  universities/institutes that the usage was high along with high h-index. Originality/value- The facts are genuine and Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology  has undergone this process.