ABSTRACT

One of the most significant trends that has occurred in libraries over the past two decades is the dramatic impact of technology and the resulting shift from print materials to electronic resources (e-resources) such as e-journals, aggregator databases, and ebooks. Technology and access to the Internet have changed the basic techniques for accessing information and conducting research. Furthermore, technology has also created new tools for libraries to communicate with users-e-mail, Web sites, blogs, instant messaging, and RSS feeds.