Technological and Legal Implications of New Generation of Libraries

Abstract

This paper reveals the technological and legal aspects of designing a digital library on the route of new generation of libraries with automated approach. Technology of structuring and procedure of maintaining this generation of libraries require a detailed critical analysis of the issues involved therein. This communication endeavors to offer a blueprint of technological procedure for establishing a digital library with legal domain of copyright, and IPR issues on contemporary basis. It also routes the ongoing electronic information environment for libraries to an innovative, efficient technological way to provide user friendly well equipped digital library.