Facilitating the Library Transition to Digital as a Long-Term Improvement
Author(s): Hansaben Bhoj
Abstract - As traditional libraries migrate to digital platforms, a fundamental transformation in the management, accessibility, and preservation of knowledge is taking place. This study examines the institutional, technological, and strategic elements vital for libraries to endure a lasting digital transformation. The project examines how digital cataloguing systems, e-resources, cloud-based services, and user-centred platforms could be combined with an emphasis on long-term development. Using a mixed-methods approach combining case studies, stakeholder interviews, and comparative analysis, the assignment identifies key enablers such as infrastructural preparation, digital literacy, financial mechanisms, and change management strategies. The results underline the significance of coordinating digital initiatives to satisfy the evolving needs of different user groups, all the while ensuring equitable access and data protection. Ultimately, the study provides a comprehensive framework to assist libraries in undergoing digital transformation, which is more than simply a technological update; it's a deliberate movement towards creating institutions that are more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready.
Keywords - Digitalization, Web Based Platform, Cataloguing, Transformation, Digital Literacy.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.2.2025.1890
Cite This Article As: Bhoj, H. (2025) Facilitating the Library Transition to Digital as a Long-Term Improvement. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(2) 204-210. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1890 Page: 204-210 Publication Date: 05 June 2025