Promotion of E-Learning among Students: Role of University Libraries

Abstract

The primary objective of this research was to examine the current state of e-learning promotion among students and the role of university libraries in Punjab. The study's goals were, to document librarians' personal opinions about using e-learning platforms in libraries, to look into librarians' opinions regarding the necessary e-learning tools, to determine the advantages and degree of satisfaction with e-learning adoption in Punjab's public and private university libraries, and to comprehend the difficulties university libraries encounter while implementing e-learning techniques. A questionnaire was used to gather information. The study's target demographic consisted of university librarians of the Punjab from both public and private sectors. Universities provided their libraries with data, which was gathered using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 144 university librarians provided the information. According to the study, the majority of library professionals use e-learning platforms in their libraries, and most of them are still in the process of implementing them. This indicates that library professionals understand the value of e-learning in the digital age and are cognizant of its necessity. Additionally, this study showed that the majority of professionals favored using, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and MOOCs, among other e-learning platforms. The majority of participants in this study indicated that they preferred to use e-learning technologies that allowed for screen sharing. The majority of respondents faced a barrier, "Lack of skilled staff," which is highlighted in the report as well. Another significant obstacle that prevented the introduction of e-learning systems, according to the respondents, was "Lack of IT equipment.