The digital environment is an unavoidable necessity of every modern library. Due to the change in the information seeking behavior of the readers, the concepts of library services is also changing. The readers need information on digital devices. The librarian has to prepare for this new challenges. It is very satisfying that the new generation of librarians is ready to meet any threat and challenge form their field. Even then the knowledge of this environment and the experience of the librarian all over India is must for sharing among the professionals. This book is just a platform for the experienced and the new librarians. The book contains twenty two chapters on different aspects of digital processing. The first chapter itself emphasises on the need of the training of librarians on electronic information. As the economy is booming every day, the librarian has to think of e-commerce libraries. Thus the book starts with the social aspects and enters into serious business of library automation and digitization, barcode technology, security systems, and network systems. Much emphasise is given on the digitization which includes process, technology, systems and managerial problems. The role of UGC infonet also finds a place in this book with the help of UGC assistance. Electronic journals, cooperation, search engines, open access software’s, e-resources are some other areas of concern of this book. This book is going to create an intellectual wave among the new generation librarians of high caliber. This will compel them to think and write something back to the editors alongwith their experiences so that the views can be incorporated in the second publication of this series. This book will definitely help students, teachers and the research scholars in their pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The valuable readers are requested not to hesitate in criticizing, commenting, counter arguing regarding this publication.
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