Sen, J P; Kalra, R K(INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)
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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.