Loertscher suggested several advantages of digital libraries including providing a starting point for all research, supporting distance learning education by providing educational opportunities for all students, and allowing patrons to access information from any location without needing a particular type of computer. However, digital libraries also have disadvantages such as access being an equity issue, too many resources making it difficult to evaluate sources, and obsolescence of books over time.

2. Loertscher suggested several
advantages of digital library.

3. Digital library provides a
starting point for all research.

4. State and federal requirements
are to provide adequate and
appropriate educational
opportunities for all students.

5. The digital library is ideal in
support of students receiving their
schooling using distance learning
education.

6. Provide excellent opportunities
for a broad range of patrons to
find appropriate research
materials all in one place.

7. The access to information is not
dependent on the patron being in
one location.

8.  Digital library need not be
dependent on each user having a
particular type of computer or
even a computer at all.

9. Digital libraries can be
customized so user can have
access to what they want and
need to use

10. The librarian is in full control of
the selection of materials for
the digital library.

11. DISADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL
LIBRARIES

12. Access is an equity issue.

13. Enough but too many
resources.

14. Cut and paste.

15. Google

16. Obsolescence of books.

17. Budget