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:ANUJA GEORGE

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:B.Ed MATHEMATICS
:AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

TOPIC : DIGITAL
LIBRARY

E-LEARNING
DEFINITION
Quite simply, e-learning is electronic learning, and
typically this means using a computer to deliver part,or all of
a course whether its in a school, part of your mandatory
business training or a full distance learning course.

ADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING
Scalable
Capacity and consistency
High learning retention
Time and money savings
Technological possibilities
Global
Lower cost
Flexible

DISADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING

Lack of control
Material incompatibility
Unsuitable for certain types of
training
Unsuitable for certain types of
learners
Expensive
Inflexible
Disabilities
Pedagogically unsound

DIGITAL LIBRARY
DEFINITION:
A digital library is a special library with a focused
collection of digital objects that can include text, visual
material, audio material ,video material, stored as
electronic media formats ,along with means for
organizing, storing , and retrieving the files and media

PURPOSE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY IN EDUCATION

Expedite the systematic development of procedures to
collect ,store, and organize, information in digital form.
Promote efficient delivery of information economically
to all users.
Encourage co-operative efforts in research, resource,
computing, and communication networks.
Strengthen communicatio and collaboration between
and among educational instituations.
Take leadership role in the generation and
dissemination of knowledge.

Advantages of digital library in education

Nearly
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unlimited storage space at a much lower cost.
Re-allocate funds from some staff, collection maintenance
and additional books.
No physical boundary
Round the clock availability
Multiple the access
Enhanced information retrieval
Preservation for some print material
Added value
Universal accessibility

Disadvantages of digital library in education

Lack of screening or evaluation.
Lack of preservation of fixed copy.
Lack of preservation of best in class
Difficulty in knowing and locating every thing that is
available,and differentiating valuable from useless
information.
Job loss for traditional publishers and librarians
Costs are spread and many become hidden

CONCLUSION
There will be continuing expansion of digital library
activates . More and more libraries will have departments and
programs in the digital library arena. Digital library will build
upon work being done in the information and data
management area.
Digital library provide an effective means to distribute
learning resources to students and other users. Planning a
digital library requires thoughtful analysis of the organization
and its users, and an acknowledgement of the cost and the
need. Digital library present opportunities and challengers for
the library and all stakeholders

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