Influence of Digital Literacy on Information Literacy Competency among users of UAS Bangalore
Author(s): S R Muralidharan & P. Dharani Kumar
Abstract - The rapid growth of digital information resources has transformed academic libraries, making digital literacy a critical factor in developing information literacy competency among users. This study examines the influence of digital literacy on information literacy competency among users of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore. A descriptive survey method was employed, and data were collected from 216 respondents, including undergraduate students, postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members, using a structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that smartphones and laptops are the most preferred devices for accessing digital information, with a majority of users accessing resources from hostel/home and multiple locations. The study indicates a high level of basic digital literacy and information literacy among respondents; however, deficiencies were observed in advanced skills such as the use of academic databases, reference management tools, and formulation of effective search strategies....
Keywords - Digital Literacy; Information Literacy Competency; Agricultural University Libraries; Electronic Information Resources; UAS Bangalore; Academic Library Users.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2041
Cite This Article As: Muralidharan, S.R. & Kumar, P.D. (2026) Influence of Digital Literacy on Information Literacy Competency among users of UAS Bangalore. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 195-206. www.ijrls.in
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