Abstract:
The paper covers information infrastructure available in India.. Defines electronic media as applicable for libraries. The results of a survey of Indian libraries with respect to the availability of information technology infrastructure for accessing electronic media and dissemination of information, use of computers and the extent of progress in library automation, use of CD-ROM databases and electronic/online journals. It also deals with the availability of telephone, fax, e-mail, Internet in Indian libraries as well as the perceived impact of digital libraries on library system and its functions