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International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(2):856-861

College Students' Knowledge and Utilisation of Open Access Resources: An Investigation

Author Name: Shraboni Das;  

1. Research Scholar, DLIS, RKDF University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Librarian, Raja Peary Mohan College, Uttarpara, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

Paper Type: research paper
Article Information
Paper Received on: 2026-03-10
Paper Accepted on: 2026-04-22
Paper Published on: 2026-04-27
Abstract:

This paper aims to explore undergraduate students' awareness and practice of open access resources across various colleges, along with related issues under the University of Calcutta. The study employed a questionnaire-based survey method, distributing 180 questionnaires, of which 152 students completed and returned the questionnaire. Results indicate that 72 (47.36%) students frequently utilised e-books or e-journals, while 58 (38.15%) obtained their usage skills to open access e-resources through teachers or research guides. Additionally, 98 (64.47%) respondents expressed satisfaction with open-access e-content. The research work findings reveal that most students are knowledgeable about open-access e-resources.

Keywords:

Open Educational Resources, Undergraduate Student, Calcutta University, Usage of OER

How to Cite this Article:

Shraboni Das. College Students' Knowledge and Utilisation of Open Access Resources: An Investigation. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2026: 5(2):856-861


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