The traditional library collections are gradually replaced by e-documents due to advancement of information technology, information explosions, availability of large number of documents in electronic forms etc. In this context the libraries have no other option than to build collection on e-resources. This paper highlights the different forms of e-resources through which library can build its contention. lt alsoanalyzes the advantages and disadvantages of e-resources. Different issuesregarding e-resource building and archiving have been discussed thoroughly.Many suggestions have been provided to overcome these issues.

e-documents, e-resources. E-resource building and archiving, consortia