Becoming a Digital Library
Author | : Susan J. Barnes |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2003-11-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 0203913167 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780203913161 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This excellent reference traces the construction and maintenance of the digital collections and services that have been available day in and day out to users worldwide for more than a decade. It examines applicable guidelines for any library looking to build and manage systems, conduct and evaluate projects, and scout new directions for mainstreaming and hybridizing the building of a digital library. Including contributions from seasoned experts in specializations such as staffing, collection development, and technology project management for digital libraries, Becoming a Digital Library discusses the techniques for finding and training the right people to build a digital library.