Awareness and Use of VIDWAN Expert Database and National Researcher Network among Faculty Members in Non-Technical Colleges in Ahilyanagar District: A Survey

This study investigates the awareness and utilization of the VIDWAN Expert Database and National Researcher Network among faculty members in non-technical colleges of Ahilyanagar District. The primary aim is to uncover new opportunities that the faculty members should consider in their academic contexts. A compelling case of a national-level initiative for the automated collection and dissemination of the Indian research community's profiles. The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT) project is the platform on which this undertaking is based VIDWAN, a platform by INFLIBNET, is basically a global directory of scientists and researchers and academic professionals who are open to research collaboration and can provide information. The present study is aimed at faculty members across the various non-technical disciplines through a structured survey. The current levels of faculty engagement with VIDWAN are identified along with barriers to its adoption. Strategies to increase the integration of VIDWAN into academic practices are suggested.