Learning resources for distance learners: a case study of BLIS learners of Indira Gandhi National Open University

Abstract

Print material has been a common and integral learning resource for distance learners. The recent years have seen other learning resources being made available to distance learners. IGNOU, one of the largest open universities in the world has made available a variety of learning resources for its distance learners. The present study, through a survey attempts to study the use of learning resources by the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) students of IGNOU. Findings reveal low use of non-print learning resources. Infrastructural and attitudinal changes are needed for optimal use of these resources.