Adapting to Change: Digital Library Services and Their Role in Remote Learning

The rapid rise of remote learning has fundamentally transformed the educational landscape, with digital library services playing an important role in this shift.This paper explores the evolving role of digital libraries in supporting remote learning, highlighting their key features, benefits, and challenges.Digital libraries provide round-the-clock access to various educational resources, enabling learners to overcome geographical and financial barriers.Through personalized search tools, collaborative platforms, and integration with learning management systems (LMS), these services enhance the flexibility and accessibility of education.However, challenges like the digital divide, copyright issues, and technological limitations still pose obstacles to fully leveraging digital libraries in remote learning environments.The paper also examines emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and augmented/virtual reality, which are reshaping the future of digital libraries.As education continues to adapt to changing demands, digital libraries remain essential in supporting equitable, inclusive, and flexible learning opportunities for all..

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International Journal of Research in Library Science
Published
2025-03-28
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https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.1.2025.1856
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Web and Library Services
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Adapting to Change: Digital Library Services and Their Role in Remote Learning

Sadu Ranganadham, P. Madhava Rao
International Journal of Research in Library Science
Web and Library Services
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Adapting to Change: Digital Library Services and Their Role in Remote Learning

Sadu Ranganadham, P. Madhava Rao
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Abstract

The rapid rise of remote learning has fundamentally transformed the educational landscape, with digital library services playing an important role in this shift.This paper explores the evolving role of digital libraries in supporting remote learning, highlighting their key features, benefits, and challenges.Digital libraries provide round-the-clock access to various educational resources, enabling learners to overcome geographical and financial barriers.Through personalized search tools, collaborative platforms, and integration with learning management systems (LMS), these services enhance the flexibility and accessibility of education.However, challenges like the digital divide, copyright issues, and technological limitations still pose obstacles to fully leveraging digital libraries in remote learning environments.The paper also examines emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and augmented/virtual reality, which are reshaping the future of digital libraries.As education continues to adapt to changing demands, digital libraries remain essential in supporting equitable, inclusive, and flexible learning opportunities for all..

International Journal of Research in Library ScienceVol. 11(1)
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Web and Library Services
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