Rajasthan University to buy e-books worth Rs 3 cr for digital library
Jaipur, December 31,2024.
Rajasthan University (RU) is all set to purchase e-books worth Rs 3 crore for its digital library for the first time in the two years since it was inaugurated. E-books are being given preference because students can access information on any device, said the varsity officials.
The university administration will soon issue a tender inviting bids for e-books to be purchased, which can be used by students both at the library and on their personal devices after downloading. A committee is being set up to finalise the tender process, said officials.
"Once the digital library starts, thousands of researchers pursuing PhDs from the university will benefit. About 15,000 students pursuing postgraduate studies at the university will also be able to use the books, a...