PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS OF STUDENTS TOWARDS USAGE OF E-BOOKS DURING LOCKDOWN: A CASE STUDY OF BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, INDIA

Authors

  • Mrs. Sharmistha Bhowmik Pal Pursuing MLIS at IGNOU, New Delhi, ,https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2951-0293
  • Mr. Utpal Pal Research Scholar at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0443-8950

Keywords:

E-books, Print Books, Students’ perception, Digitalisation, Physical Existence.

Abstract

In the era of digitalization, e-books play a decisive role for the students as well as for the faculty members. It is also helpful for any readers interested in studying books. Electronic books differ from traditional print books in terms of physical existence. This article aims at understanding the perception of students towards usage of e-books especially during the lockdown period that arises due to the outbreak of covid-19. Demographic and other relevant data have been collected through a structured e-questionnaire and the chi-square test has been applied for analysis. From the analysis, it is observed that most of the students prefer e-books for the completion of assignments/project work during the lockdown. They state that 24x7 accessibility is the topmost advantage of e-books and agrees that poor internet connectivity is the foremost cause of not choosing e-books.

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How to Cite

Mrs. Sharmistha Bhowmik Pal, & Mr. Utpal Pal. (2023). PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS OF STUDENTS TOWARDS USAGE OF E-BOOKS DURING LOCKDOWN: A CASE STUDY OF BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, INDIA. EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 8(2), 4–12. Retrieved from http://www.eprajournals.net/index.php/IJRD/article/view/1443

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023): EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)

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Articles