APPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN NORTH INDIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: A STUDY Khushpreet Singh Brar Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (INDIA) E-mail: khushpreet.singh@gmail.com Citation: Brar, K. S. (2010). Application of electronic media in North India University libraries: A Study. In. Kahlon, Kuljeet G, (eds) Library: A temple of learning and Knowledge house. Mumbai: Sita Publication, PP. 208-213 (ISBN:9708186052037) Abstract The advancement of science and technology has made a tremendous improvement and changed all walks of life. Computer technology in the present day scenario provides as a standard measure and insight into the working of university libraries and their digitization. This paper deals with the application of computer and Information-communication technology within North-Indian university libraries. Moreover, the aim of the paper has been to discuss the Internet facility, use of general and library software, and computerization of library operations. To conclude, the access to e-journals and other e-resources by these universities are also discussed. Introduction Libraries are metaphor of the memory of mankind to preserve the past, serve the present and build the future of nations. Preservation and access are the twin towers of this metaphor. The progress of electronic media and the Internet have made a profound impact on the structure and functioning of libraries. But the mission of all types of libraries, i.e. the preservation of and access to our documentary heritage is intact. Only the format of libraries and our response to external and internal pressures is changing. There is a paradigm shift from standalone libraries to library and information networks; from manual jobs to automated systems; from typewriters to computers; from computers to laptops; from laptops to palmtops and notebooks; from palmtops