ROLE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS IN INDIA

Abstract

In this paper we are describe the concept of digital libraries developed in India, began with the advent of information technology on a large scale. The advent of the Internet acted as a catalyst for digital library initiatives. The use of Information technology (IT) and information and Communication Technology (ICTs) is concentrated in University and technology libraries. Indian Instituted of Technology (IITs) Indian Institute of management (IIMs) Indian Institute of Science (IISs) and Research and special Libraries. It needs an adequate information infrastructure required in any university/institutional libraries for sharing of information at regional, national and international or global level. These libraries are equipped with the latest ICT gadgets having fully automated/computerized library housekeeping operations and LIS services for end users.