Automated Library vs Electronic library vs Virtual Library


 Automated Library: A library with machine-readable catalog, computerized acquisition, circulation and OPAC are called as automated library. The holdings of such types of libraries are same as that of traditional libraries (Traditionally, libraries were collections of books, manuscripts, journals, and other sources of recorded information. The collection of the traditional libraries are mostly print media, manuscripts etc. and are not well organized.).

Electronic Library: When automated libraries go for LAN (Local Area Networking) and CD-ROM networking and started procuring E-journals and other similar kinds of publications then it is known as electronic library. The resources of the electronic libraries are in both print and electronic form. The electronic media are used for storage, retrieval and delivery of information.

Virtual Library: Access to electronic information in a variety of remote locations through a local online catalogue or other gateway, such as the internet. A virtual library can be simply defined as the internet-based digital library or a library without walls. The concept of virtual library is that any person who has a computer and connection to the library networks can access not only the resources of that library but also a variety of information available through national and international networks like internet and intranet without being physically present in the library.



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