International Journal of Library and Information Studies Vol.8(3) Jul-Sep, 2018 ISSN: 2231-4911 UGC Approved/Jr.No.64344 --- http://www.ijlis.org 81 | Page Use Pattern of Print and Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members and Students of Selected Symbiosis Group of Institutions-A Study Dr. M. Anjaiah Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science Dravidian University Kuppam Sakilam Rajesh Research Scholar Department of Library & Information Science Dravidian University Kuppam Abstract: With the advancements in various technological inventions and innovations in the new era and th2e coming of the World Wide Web, reading which was predominately restricted to printed material has ever increasingly paved way to online versions. The electronic versions come with its own advantages like the easy accessibility, irretrievability and storage which transcends geographic space and time. World over many academic libraries have fast embraced the electronic resources alongside the printed versions of various books and periodicals. The limitations of the printed material have been overcome with the electronic versions which incorporate not only the world but also audio and visual elements offered by multimedia. Keywords: Management libraries, Print resources, Electronic resources, Library collection, management institutions. Introduction Information and communication technology (ICT) has affected the way teaching, learning and research is conducted especially in Universities. Research basically involves collecting and processing data and information, and exchanging and using information to improve knowledge. Tiramisu (2003) stated that one of the most remarkable developments in the modern society has been what is variously described as information explosion, information revolution, or the advent of information age or information society. Since about the mid- 1970s, mankind has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the number and variety of information products, services, systems and sources. The catalyst of the growth has been rapid innovations in electronic technologies for creating, processing, communicating and using information. With the aid of relevant ICTs, it is possible for a researcher to have access to full digital information resources of local, distant libraries and databases remotely using computers and the internet. Since ICTs are designed for data retrieval, for exchanging information, and for using information to improve knowledge.