Digital Libraries and Information Networks

Digital libraries and information networks provide a large quantity of information without any limitation of time and space. They are increasingly being used for fulfilling social needs, such as the preservation of linguistic, literary, historical, and cultural heritages. Access to such information is simpler and more economic. They support teaching and learning and allow the new media of information to be managed more effectively. In this book, popular digital libraries and information networks being developed in India as well as internationally are examined. Additionally, the book examines 20 major digital libraries in India, which are at a developing stage. It will be useful for the students of library science, information science, journalism, and mass communication, as well as for those who are interested in information retrieval through modern means.Amjad Ali is the author of 'Digital Libraries and Information Networks', published 2007 under ISBN 9788170005155 and ISBN 8170005159.