Impact of Digital Libraries on Research Productivity in Tertiary Care and Academic Institutions
Abstract
Introduction:
Digital libraries have become essential tools in academic and healthcare institutions, offering seamless access to scholarly resources. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of digital library utilization on research productivity among faculty, postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and clinicians in tertiary care and academic settings.
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2011;31(5):388–392.
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The Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science. 2015;20(2):41–56.
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Published
2025-12-29
How to Cite
MATHUR, Anamika; KHAN, Shabnam.
Impact of Digital Libraries on Research Productivity in Tertiary Care and Academic Institutions.
Journal of Advanced Research in Library and Information Science, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 4, p. 4-8, dec. 2025.
ISSN 2395-2288.
Available at: <http://thejournalshouse.com/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/article/view/1852>. Date accessed: 29 dec. 2025.
Section
Research Article
