Awareness of the Digital Library among the Library Professionals in Chennai: A Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2012.2.1.342Keywords:
Digital Library, Awareness, Library Professionals, Case Study & ChennaiAbstract
We are currently witnessing the stone age of digital libraries. As a result, libraries are facing new challenges; new competitors, new demands, new expectations and a variety of information services from users tailored to their wants and needs. This study seeks to examine the Library professionals awareness, concept and experience on Digital Library. Questionnaire method was adopted. Sixty questionnaires were distributed among the selected library professionals working in Engineering Colleges and University in Chennai. Forty seven responses were received. They were analyzed the same were discussed in this article.
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