ICT Infrastructure Development in Special Libraries in Tamilnadu

Information and Communication Technology has revolutionized the concept of libraries. Each and every library is slowly getting digitized. An ‘electroni library’ comprises ecollections, services and infrastructure to support lifelong learning, research, scholarly communication as well as preservation of our recorded knowledge. This article will discuss the factors that will necessitate the special libraries to get digitized, as well as the definition, need, advantages and disadvantages of electronic libraries, the requirement for building a e- library etc. The emphasis is also put to describe the role of librarian in the new environment.