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Digital information management tools (DIMTs) are used widely for varieties of digital information management. In academics, these tools are being used for the advancement of student productivity, research data management, research consultation, etc. The libraries of universities and institutions use DIMTs for organizing and retrieving varieties of digital information.

The author studied the various emerging DIMTs and picked Evernote for further study based on the popularity and usage of the tool in the academic system.

This paper explains how and to what extent Evernote can be used as a DIMT in academics and in the digital library management. Evernote is one of the best options for implementation in the library, especially to train the students to use and enrich their academic and research experience. Evernote definitely adds value to the libraries.

It is found from the study that, Evernote is very handy in handling the research consultation service and manage research projects in libraries.

The purpose of this paper is to present my panel discussion report on Academic Library for excellence today, a sub-theme of the Sixth International Library and Information Summit on Dynamics of Library for Excellence in Electronic Revolution (I-LIPS – 2017), IISER Mohali, India. In this report, two sets of academic and research support services have been highlighted, which can be developed more extensively and offer to academic library users.

Excerpts from the panel discussion on the academic library for excellence today.

Academic and research support can bring excellence in libraries today.

Today more and more focus is required on developing academic, research and digital literacy skills of our library users.