Digital Library is a library where the all collections or materials are stored in digital formats and accessible by computers.The digital content may be saved locally, or accessed remotely via computer networks. A digital library is a type of information retrieval system.

Major Characteristics of Digital Library:

- Variety of digital information resources.

- Digital Libraries Reduce the need for physical space.

- Users at remote.

- Users may build their own personal collections by the facilities provided by Digital Library.

- Provide access to distributed information resources.

- Same information resource can be shared by many at the same time.

- Paradigm shift both in use and ownership.

- Collection development be based on potential usefulness and appropriate filtering mechanisms be followed to negotiate the problem of plenty.

- Ability to handle multilingual content.