The Impact of Technology on Library Services: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional Libraries and Digital Libraries

Kurminla Shruti Dhananjay

Authors

Kurminla Shruti Dhananjay Research Scholar Department of Library and Information Science Kalinga University, Raipur(CG)

Keywords:

Technology, Library Services, Traditional Libraries, Digital Libraries, Comparative Analysis

Abstract

Throughout history, libraries have been regarded as citadels of knowledge, acting as indispensable resources for the transmission of information and the conduct of academic study. The landscape of library services, on the other hand, has experienced a considerable alteration as a result of the introduction of technology, notably the emergence of digital libraries. This article provides a comparative comparison of traditional libraries versus digital libraries, focusing on the influence that technology has had on several areas of library services. the primary tasks of libraries, which include the creation of collections, the organisation of those collections, access to data, and the transmission of information. Historically, traditional libraries have depended on physical collections for a very long time. These collections consist of books, periodicals, and other items that are stored off-site. Digital libraries, on the other hand, make use of technology to enable access to huge repositories of digital resources. These resources include archive collections, research papers, multimedia assets, and electronic books. The transition from physical to digital representations has repercussions for several aspects of preservation techniques, including resource procurement, cataloguing, and preservation.

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 Source: Contrast between traditional and digital libraries is presented below. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Comparative-analysis-and-benefits-of-digital-over-Bamgbade-Akintola/59b0643c73a3c1a9b37da590c93c9a36d4b95cb3/figure/0.

Source:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361446626_A_Comparative_Study_about_Expansion_of_Digital_Libraries_in_the_Current_Era_and_Existence_of_Traditional_Library