Digital archives : design and development

All over the world libraries are undergoing a major transformation. The need of the society is forcing the libraries to undergo such a change. The emerging technology of digital libraries (DL), an offshoot of information revolution, can drastically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of management of physical and financial resources of libraries. The advantages of having a DL are now well understood by librarians, technologists, managers and others. The library has to equip to meet with global trends for the ultimate benefit of information seekers. Several factors play major role in the process of digitization. This paper discusses the transformation of a library from traditional type to the automated to digital form. It also highlights some of the issues involved in such process. Eventually coupled with digital technology, the DL becomes reality for anybody, anytime and anywhere.