International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 2(10), pp. 150–157, December. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2014.041

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USE OF WI-FI CONNECTION BY THE RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE, KARNATAKA: A STUDY

Selvaraja A¹, Asha P² and Dr. Jayakumar³

¹Librarian, P.E.S. College of Science, Arts & Commerce, M. C. Road, Mandya – 571 401.

¹Corresponding author’s E-mail: selvarajapessacclibrarian@gmail.com

²Research Scholar, DOS in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore – 06.

E-mail: asha.nanjangud@gmail.com

³Librarian, Government First Grade College, Chamarajanagar.E-mail: jayakumargfgc@gmail.com

Accepted 23 December 2014

The researchers have made an attempt to find out the awareness and use of Wi-Fi service by the research scholars of University of Mysore for different research purposes. For the collection of data the investigators prepared a structured questionnaire and distributed to the research community of the University. In a total, 150 questionnaires were distributed to research scholars of 35 different departments, out of which, 114 filled questionnaires were received back from 27 departments with 76 percent response rate. Further the findings of the study show that, a large majority (91; 79.82%) of the respondents stated that they use the Wi-Fi service most frequently ‘to search information related to their field of research’. Followed by, 68 (59.65%) of the researchers replied that they use ‘to search E-theses and Dissertations’. Further, a large majority (96; 84.2%) of the respondents answered that they are satisfied with present Wi-Fi services. The researchers also find that, about 73 percent of respondents feel ‘less internet access speed’ is a problem faced while accessing Wi-Fi connection. The authors finally suggested that by increasing speed of Internet and creating awareness about use and terms and conditions of Wi-Fi service, one can help researchers to utilize the service up to a maximum extent.

Keywords: Wi-Fi connection, Use, Research Scholars, University of Mysore, Karnataka


 

Cite This Article As: Selvaraja A, Asha P, Jayakumar (2014). USE OF WI-FI CONNECTION BY THE RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE, KARNATAKA: A STUDY. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 2(10): 150-157.

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