Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 3

Digitization of Rare Books for Preservation and Access: A case study of Osmania University Library

  • Author:
  • A.S. Chakravarthy
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 151 to 155

Osmania University Library, O.U., Hyderabad-500 007.

Abstract

Digitization of libraries are steps to achieve more universal access. Increased reliance and demand for digital information is enhancing day to day. The purpose of this paper is to discuss about the digitization process of Rare Books at Osmania University Library. This paper also describes the practical aspects of digitization process for preserving and accessing information. This paper outlines the steps and procedure followed in digitization process. The main object in this digitization process is to preserve Rare Books and provide access to users through Intranet/Internet.