SRELS Journal of Information Management
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue: 3

Role of digital library in open and distance learning: Challenges and opportunities

  • Author:
  • Basanta Kumar Das1, Sanjay Kumar Karn2
  • Total Page Count: 10
  • Page Number: 239 to 248

1IGNOU Regional Centre, Ranchi, 834022, Jharkhand, India. E-mail: bkdasignou@gmail.com

2Central Library, Ranchi University, Morabadi, Ranchi, 834008, Jharkhand, India. E-mail: uskk_17@yahoo.com

Online published on 8 June, 2012.

Abstract

The paper discusses the need for digital libraries for open and distance learners in India. It also highlights the various features of the digital libraries for open and distance learners; looks into the problems and issues related to the provision of library services to the open and distance learners in India. Utility of digital libraries is further examined and strategies for its adoption are suggested.

Keywords

Digital library, Open distance learning