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Abstract:
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The time for comparisons and conflicts between print media and electronic media appear to be over
as the world prepare itself for the next era in the digital society. The need of modern information
society has changed the library from traditional type to digital one. This paper discusses problems
challenged and issues involved in design and development of worlds standard digital library focused
on India Context. The paper explains the concept and architecture of a digital library. Digital libraries
can immediately adopt innovations in technology providing users with improvements in electronic
and audio book technology as well as presenting new form of communication. This Paper also
discusses the Metadata concept as it is developed in the field of library and information science. If
is an effective way of information management. It briefly touches upon concept of Metadata
repository. It also discusses how Indian University Libraries can develop a digital library for electronic
theses and Dissertation (ETD). Finally, it highlights the initiative taken by various Indian Organization
towards the development of Digital Libray. |