Rani, P Pricilia; Geetha, J(Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)
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Abstract:
The development of Information Technology has made great changes in all
industries. Library is no more an exemption of this. The technological
advancement in the use and delivery of information media has changed
the role of library professionals. The library is no more a mere stack holders
of books, now they became owners of electronic information. The print media
is getting digitized and through the advent of internet, the information is
available to anybody from any corner of world. The use of e-journals, e-books
has created a new source of information to the users. Their features attract
the users to seek information from these media. The open access publishing
has enhanced the availably of information by breaking down the financial
barriers. It is this technology which has made greater impact on libraries.