The notable players in the field of library automation in India are the special libraries in the country. The libraries or documentation centers of the research and development institution under CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DRDO and libraries belonging to private and public sector research and development institutions, have made useful contributions. The application of information technology changed the library Scenario. Indian libraries also have been benefited by the information technology which mainly includes computer technology, Communication technology etc. In developed countries computerization of libraries started in 1940s. The first use of computers in library and information center in India was reported in 1965 at INSDOC, now known as National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), New Delhi. The current article highlights the significance of library automation in India.