The Web 2.0 and e-learning technologies of today have enabled digital learning resources that enhance the learning experience of scientists and students from different fields. This paper explores the ways e-learning is being used in the geoscience domain and how geoscience libraries are placing their systems and services around them. After studying the worldwide scenario in this regard, the paper then reviews the Indian scenario. It proposes ways to enhance the role of the various institutions and agencies and the libraries affiliated to the Geoscience domain in India to gain from this technological development.
E-learning, Web 2.0, e-learning 2.0, Library 2.0, geoscience library
