Digitization of Valuable Resources in Academic Libraries: An Overview

This paper discusses the new activities, methods and technology used in digitization and formation of digital libraries of India. It set outcome key points involved and the detailed plans required in the process, offers pieces of advice and guidance for the practicing librarians and information scientists. Digital libraries are being created today for diverse communities and in different fields e.g. education, science culture, development, health, governance and so on. With the availability of several free digital Library software packages at the recent time, so that the digital library collections has become an attractive and feasible proposition for library and information professionals around the world.