The main objectives of e-Libraries are as follows:
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Revival of reading and learning culture in general public, especially youth, families and senior citizens
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Inculcate e-reading and e-learning culture amongst general public, students, teachers and our society at large
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Establish a centralized Digital Library of e-books, e-theses, Pakistani laws, Pakistani press clippings, annual company reports and indexes of Pakistani periodicals, documentaries and DVDs
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Explore and provide free, purchased, subscribed and indigenous e-resources
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Encourage and persuade authors/publishers to provide eVersion of their publications for free reading and paid downloads via micropayments (easy paisa etc.)
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Provide remote access to general public to top read international e-collections
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Provide remote access through VPN and on spot access through hotspots in eLibraries in Punjab
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Economize access to knowledge
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Establish and run 20 eLibraries in adjacent to sports complexes