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This course will deal with digital libraries in which library materials, as opposed to bibliographic citations, are maintained in computer-processible
formats for online access. As part of defining Digital Libraries, we'll explore the differences between digital libraries, electronic libraries and virtual libraries. We'll examine computer concepts and
technologies for the management of library collections. Emphasis will be placed on two broad approaches to digital library implementations: storage of library materials as images and storage of library materials
as text.For each of these implementation approaches we'll identify the system components and requirements, discuss the typical work flows and the advantages and limitations of each approach. We'll also look at
some examples of current real-life implementations. We'll cover the issues and concerns involved in planning a digital implementation. The special problems associated with the conversion and storage of library
materials will be examined in detail. We'll also cover various methods of estimating the costs associated with digital library implementations. |
