This paper discusses the role of digital information and its importance for both the traditional universities and the ones which follow the paradigm of distance education. It also describes the basic infrastructure needed for production and availability of the digital holdings, pointing out the establishment of a Nucleus of Construction and Maintenance of the Digital Holdings as well as a Nucleus of Generation of Didactic Material. It also analyzes the differences related to the availability and payment of copyright of digital documents available in public and private environments. Finally, some authors experiences are presented as regards management of digital information available for classroom students.
Distance learning; Digital information; Digital libraries; Distance education
