Authors : Sukanta Haldar

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1782

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Abstract : In today's electronic age, academic libraries play a vital role in providing access to a wide range of e-resources to support teaching, learning, and research activities. This comparative study explores and analyzes the e-resources management practices of three selected academic/research libraries in Kolkata: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Indian Institute of Statistics (ISI) Kolkata, and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata. The study adopts an observation-based research methodology, collecting data through library websites to assess strategies, technologies, and tools employed for managing electronic resources. The findings reveal that all three libraries have developed e-resources management activities to facilitate users and maximize resource utilization. However, variations exist in their approaches to access modes, types of electronic materials, service offerings, and collection management practices. IIM Calcutta Library and ISI Kolkata Library demonstrate more comprehensive e-resource management practices compared to IISER Kolkata Library. The study identifies key challenges and proposes recommendations for enhancing e-resources management in academic libraries, including the adoption of user-friendly downloading software, implementation of open access policies, and strengthening of consortium-based subscriptions. These findings can help library administrators improve their e-resources management practices and address evolving information needs of their academic communities.

Keywords : E-Resources Management, Academic Libraries, Digital Resource Management, Electronic Resources, Library Services, Kolkata, Comparative Study.

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