Nitupan, Sarmah; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Himadri, Devi(INFLIBNET Centre, March 3, 2012)
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Abstract:
Digital environment has changed the scenario of the library. It becomes the backbone of the modern
library. This paper discusses the overview of the digital collection in the NEIST (North East Institute
of Science and Technology) Library. It covers about digital collections, its types, beneficiary points
regarding the digital collections, and the criteria for the growth of digital collection. It also highlights
how the digital collection in NEIST Library is becoming a solution in providing latest information
in science and technology through e-journal of CSIR Consortium. The last part of the paper covers
the evaluation of the digital environment of the library and its prospects.