The Use Of Electronic Resources By Research Staff Of Csirsavanna Agricultural Research Institute (Sari) And Csir-Crops Research Institute (Cri): A Comparative Study.

Abstract

The study investigated the use of electronic resources by the research staff of CSIRSavanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) and CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CRI). The research sought to find out research staff awareness of electronic resources, usefulness of e-resources to research works, and challenges" associated with the use of these resources. This study used the survey methodology. A census of the population of 240 research staff was involved in this survey. The findings indicate that a significant number of research staff in both institutes are aware of electronic resources. Majority of the respondents also indicated that they use e-resources daily. Although they use resources daily, they do not derive maximum satisfaction due to challenges such as poor internet connectivity, power outages, and struggle with information overload. The use of electronic resources has a positive impact on the research staff of CSIR as the findings indicate; they can obtain relevant information, and know what has been published in their field of work. They agreed that e-resources are useful to their research work. To ensure its maximum utilization, CSIR must invest in internet facilitates to improve the speed at which literature is downloaded using e-resources. Efforts must also be made to ensure a constant supply of power to CSIR institutes.