Jamshedpur, Oct. 28: Now one doesn?t need to go anywhere for pursuing higher studies in Islam ? it will just be a click away.

The newly-inaugurated library in Jama Masjid in Sakchi is planning to go online with assistance from Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in Mumbai. The library will be the first of its kind in the state to provide such a facility.

The library, in an attempt to do away with books, plans to introduce new and modern learning techniques.

President of Central Mosque Committee, Mansoor Ali, said, ?Our library will soon be connected via the internet to the IRF library. This is sure to open wider vistas ? not just for those who are well read or want to pursue higher studies, but also for those who are keen to experience the true essence of Islam.?

Once the library is connected to the Mumbai foundation, it can avail the library materials of universities of the Islamic nations and the West. The idea is to introduce textbook literature in the audio-visual form.

?This is a unique attempt to present a wider picture of Islam to others,? said Fasel Pall, a member of the community. The members of the Central Mosque committee have also decided to introduce CDs, VCDs and DVDs so that the lectures of researchers of renowned universities can reach the people.

?It is not possible to get the latest version of all research material in paper. Audio-visual method is not just going to be interesting but also effective,? said SRA Rizvi Chabban, president, Anjuman Tariqqui Urdu (Hind).

Ali added that the lectures would help the members get a feel of just not the true fabric of the religion but also different ways in which it can positively affect their lives.

The stress is on the audio-visual media and the bulky books in the library have been replaced by condensed form.

?The members can now very conveniently take books home,? said Mansoor Ali.

A committee has been formed to screen the selection of books for the library.

?Religious books will be a part of the library but emphasis would be on promoting the rich literary culture of Islam,? said Ali.

The members are planning to encourage women to join the library. ?The entrance has been named after Baab E. Ayesha, the gate at Mecca. We would like to see women participate in the literary activities. There are plans to double the library as a training venue for women for self employment,? said Ali.