Role of Library Information Professionals For The Creation and access of Digital Information Resources In Special Libraries

Abstract

Digital libraries aim to provide ready access to the storehouse of humanity's information. Majority of the digital libraries specialise in storing a particular subject field of information which are interwoven together with other participating libraries. Digital libraries combine technology and information sources. They allow remote access of its resources to other libraries by breaking down the physical barriers through national and international computer networks. Digital libraries rest upon-(i) Basic human need for timely and relevant information,(ii) Accumulation of information and all the supporting infrastructure which includes users, professional associations, library and information centres and publishers; and (iii) Advances made in networking, information science, information, artificial intelligence, etc.