A BRIEF ANALYSIS ABOUT E-LIBRARY IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

LIBRARYSCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

An e-library or Digital library is a physical site and/ or website that provide around the clock online access to digitized audio, video, and written material. It provides free copies of books, journals, etc. available to the users. Normally these materials are classics which have no copyright digital formats (as opposed to print, microform, or other media) and accessible by computers. Digital libraries are a natural progression from electronic document sharing. The main benefit of a digital library is the ability to provide around the clock, remote access to high-demand or restricted materials for multiple concurrent users. Setting up a digital library can either be done by using ‘off-the-shelf digital library products, document management products or library management products capable of digital library management or in-house system development by using open archives software. These Digital Objects could be classified as text, visuals, video, audio, etc.. Digital Library stores these objects as standardized and customized electronic media formats instead of print, micro form, or other media. Most importantly, a digital library should provide means for organizing, storing, and retrieving the contents. e-Library stores the contents at a central location for providing access on multiple devices.

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