Digital Library and Open Access Initiatives: Responses, Strategies And Emerging Trends | Kishor Satpathy

"This volume presents a cross-section of chapters that will enable a reader to dive into the new notion of ‘Digital Library’ ‘open knowledge’ ‘ETD’ and ‘OSS’ while grounding the core concept of e-learning and use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. Starting with emerging scenarios in the broad arena of Digital Library, it goes deep into the illustrative cases of open resources and institutional repositories that are opening newer avenues of educational opportunities for all marking a new democracy of universal access the world of learning. The specific focus of the volume will include digitization of knowledge resources, processing and storage. dissemination, multimedia learning, technology-enhanced learning, online education, virtual education, virtual learning environments and library platforms."