Usage and awareness of databases by faculty staff and post graduate students in King Faysal University

Abstract

It is assumed that most of the King Faisal University (KFU) faculty members as well as graduate students are aware of the availability of the web based research databases in the university library but few of them are using it despite its contribution to the enrichment of the scientific research, the increase of the publication rate and quality of papers published by KFU researchers. Currently, the use rate of the electronic research databases can’t justify the subscription prices and the continuous effort undertaken by the deanship of library affairs to maintain and expand the spectrum of available databases.  This study aims to discern the reason(s) behind the low utilization rate of the electronic databases by KFU faculty members as well as graduate students.