Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Abstract

This paper describes various trends in collection development in digital environment. The changes that have occurred in acquisition, retrieval and storage of information due to technological developments have been discussed. Limitations, restrictions and problems being faced by librarians and readers due to the same have also been discussed. The way these developments have affected the academic environment and changed the role of librarian has also been portrayed.

Keywords: Digital library, problem, archive, learning, India