Role of UGC- INFLIBNET to enhance Higher Education

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1Dr. Kiran Kathuria and 2Amandeep Kaur*

Library Progress International

Vol.43, No.2, July-December 2023: P.187-193

DOI: 10.48165/bpas.2023.43.2.6

 

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1Dr. Kiran Kathuria and 2Amandeep Kaur*

Author’s Affiliation:

1Head Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab 147002, India.

E-mail:  kirankathuriaa@gmail.com

2Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab 147002, India. And Librarian, Govt Arts& Sports College, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001, India

E-mail: amangovtascollegejal@gmail.com

 

*Corresponding Author: Amandeep Kaur, Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab 147002, India. And Librarian, Govt Arts& Sports College, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001, India

E-mail: amangovtascollegejal@gmail.com

 

(Received on 19.05.2023, Revised on 30.07.2023, Approved on 09.08.2023, Accepted on 28.08.2023, Published on 21.12.2023)

Abstract
For the benefit of their users, libraries and information centers are preserving a significant amount of electronic data or information in the form of text, images, and numbers. All material is distributed via CD-ROM, DVD, Internet, etc. regardless to where the computer is located or how it is stored. The function of digital libraries in the modern information world, as well as new opportunities and challenges for library services. An electronic collection of physical or digital materials that may also be found elsewhere will be referred to as a digital library. These materials must be complete works that permit full cognitive and practical involvement from people. On the Internet, there are many resources that are accessible for free, and there are also many commercial resources that libraries can subscribe to for a set fee. Many academic libraries in India have consortia-based subscriptions to electronic tools. INFLIBNET is operating consortia like e-ShodhSindhu at University level and N-List Program at College level throughout the India.  This paper will discuss the major initiatives/ program taken or organized by University Grant Commission to promote higher education.   KEYWORDS: Electronic Resources, Consortia, INFLIBNET, E-ShodhSindhu, N-ListProgram, Shodhganga, IRINS, e-PG Pathshala, SOUL, INDCat., ShodhShuddhi.