Gone are the days when libraries were storehouse of books. Information Technology has changed the today’s environment of libraries in a big way with the current thrust on digital information. With the development of digital information and a knowledge society, libraries are changing their role from document provider to information provider. The need of the hour is to provide authentic information In split second. Internet explosion paves the way for the same. The impact of information technology has led to a paperless society, digital libraries and virtual libraries. Digital technology has been making such an impact on different sectors of human activity which leads the present period as paperless society. Its impact on libraries and their services is no less. The theme matter is being disintegrated into eight parts.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR C. Anandan
Dr. C. Anandan is currently the Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of textile management, Coimbatore. He is an Engineering Graduate and had done his Post Graduation in Management. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Marketing. He has published around 15 research articles in refereed Journals and 15 articles in National and International Conferences. He has also organized a number of Executive Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programmes. His research interests are in Brand Alliances and Brand Loyalty. He has around 14 years of experience in Academics and Industry.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR M. Gangatharan
Mr. M. Gangatharan is presently working as a Librarian in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of textile management, Coimbatore. He had done his post graduation in M.A. and M.L.I.Sc. He is pursuing his Ph.D. in Library and Information Science. He has more than 12 years of experience in academics. Previously he worked in Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. He has published articles in reputed Library Science journals and conference volumes. He has also organized national level Conferences/Workshops for the benefit of Library Professionals. His areas of Interest are Digital Library and Web Designing.
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