E-resources in Libraries and Information Centers in Present Scenario: A Challenge and Opportunity

Abstract

Now a days we are living in the era of information explosion and the current evolution in Information technology brings major changes in the way of Information communication. ICT developments opened up new avenues to e-resources publishing in a big way. E- resources is distribution of information in any electronic form such as CD- ROM, Floppy Disk or Magnetic tape or across a computer network like e-journals, E-Books, database etc. accessible dial-up bulletin board or on-line services. The Information technology has become very fast, information can be access easily just in a single click through various searching, linking and facility. Users preference towards electronic resources is rising and their demand for providing electronic information services in the library is increasing. Therefore, academic libraries in particular are concerned in building and purchasing e-resources. But the various problem that libraries are facing like skilled manpower, copyright issues, space problem, preservations and dissemination. This article explores issues surrounding the usage of electronic resources.