Digital transformation of academic libraries: Opportunities and challenges

Abstract

The times are changing With Internet access and electronic reading devices visiting the library is no longer a necessity for todayrsquos students The library has changed a great deal over the past decade due to changing demands from researchers teachers and learners and the onset of a digital revolution of library holdings Digital transformation is powered by disruptive digital technologies insights and processes The key focus of digital transformation is on transforming for the digital age by influencing customer experience innovation and efficiency The big challenge with digital transformation is lsquohow fast and how far should organizations go on their digital transformation pathrsquo Digital transformation journey is complicated and involves varied objectives complexities and covers a vast area It requires a coherent and wellorganized digital strategy to effectively address technology and process transformation together with supporting governance and delivery modelsnbspKeywords Digital age Academic libraries Transformation Digital transformationnbsp

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P. Anuradha

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  • EP ID EP516707
  • DOI 10.18231/2456-9623.2018.0002
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P. Anuradha (2018). Digital transformation of academic libraries: Opportunities and challenges. IP Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology, 3(1), 8-10. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-516707