Significance of Digital Humanities for Libraries & Information Professionals

Abstract

In this informative world, everyone has realised that only printed material is not enough for acquisition and dissemination of information. Increasing usage of digital resources has necessitated that the Library professionals should acquire knowledge and skills of digital tools and techniques. Digital Humanities help to study analytical use of digital resources in the humanities and analysis of their applications. The main aim of this paper is to explain the relation of Library & information professionals with the digital humanities. It examines challenges faced by the librarians in implementing digital humanities and also helps them to evolve digital humanities with their skill, knowledge and experience. It also helps librarians to discover effective ways to support digital humanities education and research along with their effective usage in the libraries for the purpose of providing quality services to the users