Role of Digital Libraries in the Present Scenario

Abstract

Digital libraries are quite new- about 20 years of age. At the same time, there is no doubt in denying the fact that they have been growing at a rapid speed. Digital libraries store, preserve, distribute and protect contents in different formats as well as allow interaction between the user and the contents. These digital libraries always aim to psesent both graphically and overtime. By using digital mode, they can work internationally known, enhancing referencing and citations. The present work analyses some of the important aspects of digital libraries that make them suitable tools to support higher education.