IBNU SINA LIBRARY

DIGITAL LIBRARIES

Digital libraries consist of a collection of digital resources that may have existed only in digital form, or have been converted from another form to digital. These resources are generally stored in a broad range of formats and can be accessed by users over a computer network. Such libraries have many advantages in that they can be updated on a daily basis and can be accessed instantly by users. Additionally, they do not have a physical boundary, can store more information, and offer access to multiple resources simultaneously. Digital libraries can largely differ in terms of size, scope and purpose. They may be maintained by institutions, organizations or even individuals. Several institutions, mostly academic, have already started to maintain digital libraries.