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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