Use and Awareness of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) Among Law College Students in South Karnataka: A Study
Author(s): Anjaneya Naik & Dr.Ramesh B. Kuri
Abstract - The study titled “Use and Awareness of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) Among Law College Students in South Karnataka” examines the level of awareness, accessibility, and utilization patterns of digital legal databases and e-resources among law students. The research focuses on widely used Electronic Information Resources such as SCC Online (Supreme Court Cases), AIR Online (All India Reporter), CDJ Law Journal, HeinOnline, Manupatra, N-List, Indian Kanoon, eSCR, Advocate Khoj, and Vakeel Khoj. Employing a survey research design, the study collected data from 460 registered users comprising students of 3-year LL.B and 5-year LL.B courses across selected law colleges in South Karnataka. Findings of the study reveal that while a majority of students are aware of EIRs such as SCC Online and Manupatra, the cost and limited access remain significant barriers to extensive use. Free and open-access platforms like Indian Kanoon and Advocate Khoj show higher usage due to their accessibility and ease of navigation. The study emphasizes the importance of digital literacy programs and library training sessions to enhance effective utilization of EIRs among law students.
Keywords - E-Resources, Law Students, Legal Databases, SCC Online, Manupatra, Indian Kanoon, Digital Awareness, South Karnataka.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.3.2025.1945
Cite This Article As: Naik, A. & Kuri, R.B. (2025) Use and Awareness of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) Among Law College Students in South Karnataka: A Study International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(3) 333-345. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1945 Page: 326-332 Publication Date: 27 September 2025