Author Profile

Dr. Yougal Joshi is a prominent figure in the field of Library and Information Science, serving as the Head of the Department of Library Science at Kumaun University, Nainital. His academic background, coupled with his teaching experience at Kumaun University and other institutions, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the field. Dr. Joshi's pioneering study on "Search Techniques on Online Database Available to the Central Library Users: A Survey Concerning Teachers and Research Scholars in Kumaun University, Nainital" showcases his research expertise and commitment to improving library services. As an active member of the Executive Committee of the Uttarakhand Library Association and Associate Editor of its journal, Dr. Joshi demonstrates his dedication to professional service and knowledge dissemination. His involvement with the Society for Promotion of Library Professionals (SPLP) highlights his commitment to promoting library professionals' interests and advancing the field. Dr. Joshi's work has likely contributed to the development of library services and information management practices in the region. His research and leadership roles have probably inspired and guided students, researchers, and library professionals in Kumaun University and beyond. Prof. Shivarama Rao K is an accomplished Library and Information Science professional with over 20 years of multifaceted experience across academia, research, and the corporate sector. His areas of expertise include library operations, information and communication technologies in knowledge management, compliance, and academic research. Known for seamlessly integrating academic insight with industry practices, he is a strong advocate for innovation and the dissemination of knowledge. Currently, Prof. Rao is Professor and Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, and also serves as the Honorary Director of the Centre for S. R. Ranganathan Library Studies. He previously held academic positions at Mahatma Gandhi Central University (Motihari), Central University of Kerala (Kasaragod), and the University of Jammu. His corporate tenure includes a key role as Global Mobility and Compliance Manager at Wipro Technologies. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where he was a Project Associate at the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Prof. Rao holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Jammu and a Master's degree from Mangalore University. He has published extensively in national and international journals and conference proceedings and holds a patent in his name. He is the co-author of two books: Perspectives on Knowledge Management (Scarecrow Press, USA) and Agriculture Knowledge Transfer in India (Anamika, New Delhi). His academic pursuits have taken him to over 12 European countries, contributing to his rich global perspective.

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Table of Contents

1. Understanding Digital Library
2. Higher Education and Research Institutions Adopting Digitisation
3. Teaching and Learning in Digital Library
4. Academic Resources Access
5. Digital Library in University
6. Process of Digitisation
7. Environment of Digital Library
8. Librarians for Digital Era
9. Digital Libraries Using DSpace
10. Digital Libraries Using GSDL
11. 21st Century Libraries in Higher Education
12. UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium for Higher Education
13. Digital Libraries in Supporting E-Learning
14. Digital Library System of College Libraries Management Systems
15. Digital Initiatives in Higher Education
16. Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
17. The Library of the Future: AI in Public Libraries
Bibliography
Index