Advances in digital library initiatives: a developing country perspective |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Design, Communication and Information Technology, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;2. School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore;1. Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014, India;2. Department of Library & Information Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022, India |
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| Abstract: | The paper focuses on the digital library initiatives in India with examples, the initiatives of the government of India and state governments towards digital library activities, and the policy of the Government of India towards digital library development. The current initiatives, such as the INDEST Consortia, are described in detail. The challenges facing digital libraries, the problems being encountered while developing digital libraries, the problems of the digital divide facing the country are mentioned. |
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