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Digital Library
Innovation in Learning at the ISB

Hyderabad, January 16, 2004: Continuing to drive innovation in management education, the Indian School of Business formally launched its Digital Library. Called Management Classics Online, ISB's Digital Library was launched by Satyam Computer Services Limited Founder and Chairman, Mr. B. Ramalinga Raju.

Launching the library, Mr. Ramalinga Raju said, "This is a great initiative by the ISB - a fine example of the use of technology in education."

Talking about the digital library, Dr. K. Mohan, Director of ISB's Learning Resource Centre, said, "The digitalisation of resources is a first for any management school in Asia. The ISB Digital Library is an affirmation of our service credo to provide our customers 'Anytime, Anywhere' access to global management resources."

The Digital Library currently has a selection of over 100 titles to choose from in various management areas. The library also offers some rare non-management titles like the 1900 edition of Sigmund Freud's Interpretation of Dreams. The Library will add up to 50 titles each year with the aim of making it one of Asia's most impressive digital resources over the next five years.

The e-resources and online databases currently available at the ISB LRC are among the best in the academic circle. The LRC's collection spans nearly 15,000 books, 360 print journals, access to 35 online databases, including over 2000 e-journals, and 700 AV resources.

About the ISB

The Indian School of Business is a research-oriented independent management institution that grooms future leaders for India and the world. Its partnership with the Kellogg School of Management, The Wharton School, and London Business School make it one of its kind in Asia. The School offers a one-year Post Graduate Programme; short-duration, high-powered Executive Education programmes for CEOs and senior executives; and a two-year Research Fellowship Programme. The origins and distinctive research of our faculty members ensure that our programme content is contemporary and global in its perspective, and develops our students understanding of modern management opportunities and challenges.


Contributed by -
Ms. Bhuvana Ramalingam,
Director - Communications,
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.