E-Resources @ UGC–Infonet Digital Library Consortium: a breakthrough

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Bhatt, R K

Affiliations: Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library Information Science, University of Delhi

Abstract: The paper explains the role of UGC Infonet and UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium in India. Proliferation of information, diminishing library budgets and enhanced information needs for prompt access have led to formation of such consortium to resolve serial crisis, provide 365 × 24 e-resources accessibility to the remotest academic institution to provide impetus to research and academic activities. The UGC has initiated this endeavour and committed to take care of each and every activity from infrastructure to connectivity, members to subscription, access to archival and look after that no impediment will effect the system’s functioning.

DOI: 10.3233/WDL-120044

Journal: World Digital Libraries - An international journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 145-159, 2009