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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  6, Issue 3 (Supl.), Sept - Dec 2012, Pages 273-278
 

Original Article

Digital Black Hole and Electronic Waste:Twin Fears of Digital Age

Sibsankar Jana

*Assistant Librarian, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, W.B.

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Abstract

This discusses the concept of digital black hole, citing the similarity between a digitization project and life cycle of the star. Electronic waste is an alarming ingredient of environmental pollution. The present study is an effort to discuss the elements and sources of electronic waste. Some measures are also enlisted to overcome this alarming situation.

Keywords: Electronic Waste; E-hazards; Digital Black Hole. 


Corresponding Author : Sibsankar Jana