Research Library: A New Look of Academic Digital Libraries

Information technology has leverage the efficiency of research activities in many aspects. There is a dramatic increment in the numbers of academic digital libraries these days; but it is observed that most of them are not exploited to their full usage. We propose a Web application in form of research library where one can customize research resources to fit their needs. Research library is a specialized academic digital library which also enables researchers to create a virtual space where they can integrate their own research resources. This paper introduces user interface prototype which mainly differentiates such research library from any other current Web applications or libraries. The light is also thrown on its key features. The research library can be viewed as a new look of academic digital library which is treated as noisy environment most of the time by researchers.