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Electronic resources are essential part of any academic library in the era of e-learning. This study examines the use of e-resources by faculty members and research scholars of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (VNMKV). The study also examines the frequency and place in using e-resources. It also examines use of different types of e-resources and purpose of using e-resources by faculties and research scholars of VNMKV. A questionnaire was distributed among the faculty members and research scholars to collect required data. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents; using random sampling method 70 (35 questionnaires of each category) valid samples were collected. The study found that all the faculties and research scholars were aware of e-resources. The analysis reveals that most of the respondents use e-resources daily and prefer morning time in using e-resources. It could be noted that most of the respondents were using e-journals and e-mails frequently. Majority of the respondents were using e-resources to update their knowledge.