Digital Transformation Of Library Collection: Process And Challenges In Indian Context

Abstract

This paper discusses the concept of digitization and the process of digitization of library collection. It also deliberates the challenges often faced during digitization. Digitization suggests transformation of documents and art works into digital images. Digital images here mean electronic copies of documents. Digitization is a procedure in which materials are converted from the hard copies to electronic copies. The major purposes of digitalization are: to enhance access and improve preservation of library materials. A number of challenges are encountered in the process of digitizing library materials. These challenges include human and technical problems, which have implications for planning and policy. Apart for this the paper is also put light on Indian digital scenario and tries to describe the difficulties in the digitization process. In this ICT era, digitization is an essential task to transform libraries from traditional form to contemporary, because of the current information and knowledge store, process and dissemination challenges demands to go for digital. Besides, the progress of ICT services and online services in the library requires digitization .