2. 2
In the knowledge economy era
library will become a treasure home
for human learning and knowledge,
participate in knowledge and
innovation with the help of innovative
learning aids.
Traditionally, digital means, the use of
numbers or digits, synonymous with
computers, original. They mean perfect
coping when information, music, voice
and video are turned into binary digital
form, they can be electronically
manipulated, preserved and regenerated
perfect at high speed.
• The digital library is an electronic library where the
information is acquired stored and retrieved in digital form. A
modern digital library is a media server connected to high speed
networks.
• E-learning terms imply that the learner is at a distance from
the tutor or instructor, that the learner uses some form of
technology.
• In the e-learning environment, digital libraries are considered
3. Digital Tools
Compact Racks
Computers
Library Automation
Software e.g. Koha
Network LAN/WAN
Laser Printer-
Scanner
Automatic Xerox
CD-ROM-
Digital/WEB
Database
CD/DVD
Portal.com/Library
Publications
Downloading
Structured
Unstructured
Information
E-readers
In future Cyber
Libraries will reduce
professional staff who
would be replaced by3
4. E-learning Resources
Online Library Catalogues OPAC-WEBOPAC
E-journal
E-books
Library Consortium
is a group of libraries towards a common goal of sharing
resources, gives a win-win situation for stake holders-
users-publishers-libraries
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5. Technology in Library Service:-
• Internet Service
• Bulletin Board Service
• Virtual reference-online
chat/messaging/e-mail
• Giving Links to the Knowledge
Portals
• Audio-video Presentation
• Document Delivery service
• Web-based Service
Virtual Library Tours
Library Websites
Library Portals
Online help facilities e.g. FAQ
with their answers
Library Calendar with list of
events & information
Current Awareness Service
E-thesis & dissertations a self-
archiving service for research
publications
• Photocopies service
• Inter Library Loan
• Online-offline reservation
• Assistance in using computer
facilities
• Electronic reference desk 5
6. Conclusion:
As libraries enter the knowledge age of 21st
century Librarians, should work together
with IT professionals, acquiring proper
training on digital librarianship as well as
Information Networking Technology to
develop the appropriate
Learning/Knowledge Management System.
References:-
1) Future Librarianship in Knowledge
Society/edited by Prof. M. Bavakutty/ Dr.
K.C. Abdul Majeed and Dr. T.P.O.
Nasirudheen/c/Ess Ess Publications/New
Delhi/first published in 2008/printed at
Salasar Imaging Systems, India.
2) http://www.lislinks.com/discussion
3) http://www.google.co.in/googlesearch
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