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Utilization of Open Educational Resources (OERs) by College Students in India M. Nagaiah, P. Kannan Exploring Digital Metrics in Academic Libraries, 2025 In the information driven society OERs facilitates quality educational resources to the community without expecting anything in return. Here, researcher attempts to understand the utilization level of these resources among the college students. The study aims to evaluate the attitude of college students from rural area towards Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Open Educational Resources (OERs) and the necessity of using OERs among students which will shed light on the internet access, and learning methods. The sample taken from arts and science college students located in Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Samples of 649 were taken from the total population of 26449 students. Most of the respondents came to know about OERs through their teachers and started using it from less than a year before. Furthermore, it was found that librarians were playing a vital role in familiarizing students and teachers with OERs.
Challenges and Hurdles in Establishing a Green Library: Strategies for Overcoming Them P. Sivaprasad, S. Thanuskodi, M. Nagaiah Electronic Green Journal, 2024 A green library, or a sustainable library, enables us to collaborate with nature to fulfill some of our fundamental needs. This concept fosters a harmonious relationship between our community and the environment; green libraries, in essence, serve as examples for reconnecting with the beauty of the natural world. The purpose of this article is to delve into the practical challenges associated with transitioning a conventional library into a green one, as well as strategies for improvements. It explores topics such as the green library's historical background, its significance in environmental conservation, the librarian's role within it, ongoing green library projects, and initiatives promoting eco-friendly libraries, particularly focusing on India's efforts in this regard. Managing a green library poses several challenges. Firstly, the transformation process involves architectural redesign, incurring construction costs if an existing library is to be converted. Establishing a green library from scratch entails substantial initial expenses. Moreover, daily maintenance is crucial, necessitating proper employee training and ongoing efforts. Maintenance costs and the allocation of manpower are also essential considerations. Furthermore, this article examines the roles of key initiatives such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Sustainable Development Goals (UNESCO), the IFLA Green Library Award, the Green Building Council of India, and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in advancing sustainable practices within library settings.
A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND USAGE OF ICT AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OERS) AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN RURAL PARTS OF INDIA Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 2023
Application of Lotka's Law to the Research Productivity in the field of Open Educational Resources during 2011-2020 Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021
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Utilization of Open Educational Resources (OERs) by College Students in India M Nagaiah, P Kannan Exploring Digital Metrics in Academic Libraries, 225-246 , 2025 2025.0
Challenges and Hurdles in Establishing a Green Library: Strategies for Overcoming Them P Sivaprasad, S Thanuskodi, M Nagaiah Electronic Green Journal 1 (49) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 11
A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND USAGE OF ICT AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OERS) AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN RURAL PARTS OF INDIA M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 101, 3484 - 3495 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 3
Lifelong learning through open educational resources M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi National conference on Documentation science and Information Management 1 (1 … , 2022 2022.0
Awareness and use of open educational resources in college students in the Sivaganga District, Tamilnadu, India M. Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi, A Alagu TRANSITION OR TRANSFORMATION OF LIBRARIES DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC: LESSONS TO … , 2021 2021.0
Awareness and implementation of various sustainable development goals in Tamilnadu - A study M. Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Make in India: Redefined in A Digital Era for a sustainable developmentAt … , 2021 2021.0
Application Of Lotka's Law To The Research Productivity In The Field Of Open Educational Resources During 2011-2020 M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi, A Alagu Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 23
Scientometric Analysis of Leukemia Research Output During 2010-2019 K Ayyanar, M Nagaiah, SK Kumar Emperor International Journal of Library and Information Technology Research … , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 3
Research Output on Lymphatic Filariasis Research: A Scientometric Analysis During 2009 to 2018 KA K Thiruppathi, M. Nagaiah Infokara Research 10 (3), 1-11 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 2
CREATING AND IMPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE LIBRARY WEBSITE AND THE OPAC ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS LIST USING ZOHO. COM SITES AND AWESOMETABLE. COM: A STUDY M Nagaiah, K Thiruppathi, K Ayyanar 2021.0 Citations: 2
Utilization of open educational resources (OERs) among college students affiliated to Alagappa university in India M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Linguistics and Culture Review 5 (S3), 1384-1399 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 8
Software for Data Analysis in SPSS: On over view M NAGAIAH, K AYYANAR Research Methodology in Library and Information Science” (NCRMLIS 2016) , 2016 2016.0 Citations: 31
SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF LEUKEMIA RESEARCH OUTPUT DURING 2010-2019 K Ayyanar, M Nagaiah, K Thiruppathi
LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL IN INDIA M MURUGAN, K AYYANAR
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Software for Data Analysis in SPSS: On over view M NAGAIAH, K AYYANAR Research Methodology in Library and Information Science” (NCRMLIS 2016) , 2016 2016.0 Citations: 31
Application Of Lotka's Law To The Research Productivity In The Field Of Open Educational Resources During 2011-2020 M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi, A Alagu Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 23
Challenges and Hurdles in Establishing a Green Library: Strategies for Overcoming Them P Sivaprasad, S Thanuskodi, M Nagaiah Electronic Green Journal 1 (49) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 11
Utilization of open educational resources (OERs) among college students affiliated to Alagappa university in India M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Linguistics and Culture Review 5 (S3), 1384-1399 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 8
A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND USAGE OF ICT AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OERS) AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN RURAL PARTS OF INDIA M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 101, 3484 - 3495 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 3
Scientometric Analysis of Leukemia Research Output During 2010-2019 K Ayyanar, M Nagaiah, SK Kumar Emperor International Journal of Library and Information Technology Research … , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 3
Research Output on Lymphatic Filariasis Research: A Scientometric Analysis During 2009 to 2018 KA K Thiruppathi, M. Nagaiah Infokara Research 10 (3), 1-11 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 2
CREATING AND IMPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE LIBRARY WEBSITE AND THE OPAC ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS LIST USING ZOHO. COM SITES AND AWESOMETABLE. COM: A STUDY M Nagaiah, K Thiruppathi, K Ayyanar 2021.0 Citations: 2
Utilization of Open Educational Resources (OERs) by College Students in India M Nagaiah, P Kannan Exploring Digital Metrics in Academic Libraries, 225-246 , 2025 2025.0
Lifelong learning through open educational resources M Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi National conference on Documentation science and Information Management 1 (1 … , 2022 2022.0
Awareness and use of open educational resources in college students in the Sivaganga District, Tamilnadu, India M. Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi, A Alagu TRANSITION OR TRANSFORMATION OF LIBRARIES DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC: LESSONS TO … , 2021 2021.0
Awareness and implementation of various sustainable development goals in Tamilnadu - A study M. Nagaiah, S Thanuskodi Make in India: Redefined in A Digital Era for a sustainable developmentAt … , 2021 2021.0
SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF LEUKEMIA RESEARCH OUTPUT DURING 2010-2019 K Ayyanar, M Nagaiah, K Thiruppathi
LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL IN INDIA M MURUGAN, K AYYANAR