Establishing Digital Libraries in the Technical Institutions: A Case Study

Abstract

Today in this modern world from childhood to old age, everyone is using internet in everywhere. Right from home to research centers, Internet are used In order to keep pace with this trend and meet user needs it is essential that libraries must incorporate criteria for the selection of materials in new formats, while also maintaining traditional collections. The librarian is also forced to use IT tools effectively to render services and to redefine the process of collection development. This articles deals with various issues related to establishing the digital library involves acquisition, preservation, copyright, licensing and access to these electronic resources which are for more critical that the print format.