Recently there has been a rapid growth in internet in the use of on-line education, which means of becoming literate with new mechanism such as computer networks, content portals, e-libraries, distance learning and web enabled class rooms. The present paper covers what is e-learning, need for e-learning, technological tool used for e-learning etc. Designing aspects of e-learning will also be covered. As we have living in the era IT, it has pervaded the all fields of human lives. So, it has entered the library and information profession also. Areas of library and information profession, which is influenced or brought revolutionary changes with the impact of e-learning are also mentioned
