(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Barman, Rajani Kanta; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
Library without wall or a scientifically managed collection of information resources and
services available electronically through Internet are nothing but the virtual library. The
paper mainly discusses about the concept and the birth of VL. Emphasis has been given to
the planning and management of VL which includes planning, mission and scope, time
frame, infrastructures required, evaluation and assessment, etc. The paper focuses on the
management and funding and also describes the influence of internet on VL along with
user awareness and reference service. Some light has been thrown on the commercial
consortia which provides the concept of e-journals, J-Gate, ACM portal, etc.