DIGITAL LIBRARY: THE NEED OF NEXT GENERATION 21ST LIBRARIANSHIP

According to Wikipedia “A digital library is a special library with a focused collection of digital objects that can include text, visual material, audio material, video material, stored as electronic media formats (as opposed to print, microform, or other media), along with means for organizing, storing, and retrieving the files and media contained in the library collection. Digital libraries can vary immensely in size and scope, and can be maintained by individuals, organizations, or affiliated with established physical library buildings or institutions, or with academic institutions”.1
The present paper is focus on the concept of digital library, their types, features, and services offer by them.