Abstract

A digital library is a collection of library material converted to machine readable format for preservation or instant access. There was the requirement of such a technology which may safeguard the interests of the copyright holders by restricting the access of digital contents. DRM serves the purpose. It has also been stated as the saviour of intellectual property. The paper will discuss the concept and benefits of the digital libraries. DRM, its advantages, disadvantages and role in the libraries shall also be discussed in the paper.

Key words: Digital library, DRM