Abstract This study presents the survey results obtained from 150 professionals employed at various engineering colleges in Karnataka, India, with an aim to understand the efforts of information users in traveling extra miles to accomplish the information needs of the generation Z. It describes the initiatives, efforts, arrangements, and work carried out by information users in the provision of access to e-Resources and also... This study presents the survey results obtained from 150 professionals employed at various engineering colleges in Karnataka, India, with an aim to understand the efforts of information users in traveling extra miles to accomplish the information needs of the generation Z. It describes the initiatives, efforts, arrangements, and work carried out by information users in the provision of access to e-Resources and also examines barriers in extending e-Resource services. Findings reveal that majority of the information users are providing digital services in spite of lack of support from their management and subsequently lack of demand from the user. Read More Read Less

Abstract Information seeking behavior is an important aspect of learning the attitude of students. An attempt has been made in this study to understand the information seeking behavior of postgraduate engineering students of PES Institute of Technology. The primary data for this study has been collected through an online survey of 130 students belonging to various disciplines of postgraduate engineering departments. The... Information seeking behavior is an important aspect of learning the attitude of students. An attempt has been made in this study to understand the information seeking behavior of postgraduate engineering students of PES Institute of Technology. The primary data for this study has been collected through an online survey of 130 students belonging to various disciplines of postgraduate engineering departments. The study reveals the frequency of library visit, the purpose of visiting the library, types of facilities, services and resources availed by the students. The paper also deals with a strategy for searching the documents sources, user’s opinion, and user satisfaction with print and e-resources. This study shows that most of the students are satisfied with library facilities. Based on the findings, the paper gives recommendations to improve collections which might help other institutions which offer PG programs, and also help in promoting the various subscribed resources. Read More Read Less

Abstract The present study is aimed at analyzing the global publication trends on global warming using Web of Science database for the period 2006-2015. A total of 23335 publications were published during the study period on global warming and the average number of publications per year was 2333.5. The quantum of publications peaked in the year 2015 with a total publications of 3357. This... The present study is aimed at analyzing the global publication trends on global warming using Web of Science database for the period 2006-2015. A total of 23335 publications were published during the study period on global warming and the average number of publications per year was 2333.5. The quantum of publications peaked in the year 2015 with a total publications of 3357. This paper analysed the broad features of literature on global warming focusing on year wise growth of publications, most prolific authors, highly productive institutes, highly productive countries, language wise distributions of publications, high productive subject areas and most preferred journals for publications by scientists etc.. Read More Read Less