E-Books of Present and Future Aspects for Library Collection

Abstract

Library is known as a repository system of print and electronic resources. It is integral part of the educational system, whose primary function is to serve his clients. Information technologies have come to play a central role in modern education system. Online resources/ electronic resources are become a common part of the suit of the most academic library resources in today’s prospective. Professional expertise and experiences make efficient use of e-resources. Electronic resources have changed the mode of library collection developments, management and user behavior in the age of information technology. Many libraries subscribing and build digital collection for wider accessibility utility and availability of e-resources to fulfillment diverse information needs of the users. This paper discusses about common feature of traditional Vs electronic libraries, E- books, benefits and difficulties of e- books compared to documents in detail.