Awareness and Use of E-Resources among B.Ed Students in Shrimahaveera College of Education, Hunsur

The paper explores the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in knowledge sharing and dissemination, specifically focusing on the use of e-resources like e-journals, e-books, databases, and reports among B.Ed students at Shri Mahaveera College of Education, Hunsur. A survey of 110 students revealed that 83.33% used smartphones for accessing e-resources, with 88.89% preferring e-books and 44.44% preferring e-journals. The study aims to understand the awareness, frequency, purpose, reason, and problems encountered while using e-resources for information needs.