Date of this Version Library Philosophy and Practice 2012
E-resources in collaboration with Internet have become a sign of
modern age being an invaluable tool for teaching, learning, and
research. The library and information landscape has transformed
with the onset of the digital era and today traditional
libraries have changed their roles to serve as ‘Knowledge
Centers’ with priority on value added electronic information
services. Academic and research institutions are focusing on how
best they can facilitate research by canalizing specific
information services which compliment as cutting-edge
technology. With the advent of globalization in the realm of
education, there has been an information explosion. Most of the
science and technology, academic institutions as well as R & D
Organizations have changed their contemporary outlooks towards
the functions, operations and services. The traditional
environment has been rapidly changing to an electronic one and
the demand for Internet and e-resources among the ac