The rapid evolution of digital technologies has transformed the landscape of higher education, necessitating a shift in how university libraries provide access to including e-content to support teaching, learning, and research, particularly for distance learners. However, libraries in developing nations face persistent challenges such as limited funding, obsolete infrastructure, and a shortage of technical expertise, which hinder sustainable access to e-content. Traditional on-premise solutions have proven costly and difficult to scale, prompting the need for innovative, cloud based alternatives. This paper explores the integration of cloud based library management systems such as WorldCat Discovery, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, EZproxy, Web Scale Library Management as a strategic solution for enhancing the development and delivery of e-content in virtual learning environments. It presents a comprehensive framework based on five critical dimensions—technology, environment, organisation, human, and social—highlighting the importance of selecting appropriate cloud-based automation platforms and building staff capacity through continuous training. The study emphasizes scalable, cost-effective, and user-centered approaches to library service delivery, particularly for distance learners in least developed and developing nations. This paper underscores the critical role of university libraries in bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusive education through innovative service delivery models that align with the principles of open education for equitable and sustainable access to educational content

Keywords: Cloud computing, Library Automation, university libraries, e-content, virtual Learning.