Digital Library and Information Developments: Digital Libraries; CH:2 Library Automation; CH:3 Information Sources; CH:4 Information Systems, Components, Roles and Types in Digital Library; CH:5 Internet Sources in Library; CH:6 Information Services in Digital Library; CH:7 Information Technology inDigital Library; CH:8 Library Software Packages; CH:9 Library Networks; Bibliography; Index

The information technology explosion and its applications in every aspect of life have changed the entire scenario of the present world. The IT revolution and information explosion has led to the emergence of electronic information era. Advanced in internet technologies have made it seemingly possible and easy to create digital collections, repositories, archives and libraries. However, supporting diverse information usages that facilitate interaction beyond searching and browsing is in the early stages. Interactive digital libraries and digital archives are still evolving. The digital preservation techniques have brought revolutionary changes in the organization and management of libraries and archives.