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Abstract:
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This paper emphasizes on the modern trend of library and informationservices considering that the digitised information is easily accessible than print media. It discusses the mission of digital library, a new library concept in the digital age of information. It emphasizes on two main aspects - multimedia technology and networking specially Internet, which can be treated as two wings of any digital library system. It also highlights that library and information professionals must acquire the
knowledge on these two emerging areas and develop their skills for rendering effective and efficient users services. Lastly, it discusses scope of developing digital libraries in India and the role of the INFLIBNET in this regard after its full- fledged implementation. |