Report presenting the outcome of a study on recent developments in digital preservation in fifteen national libraries.
Describes the state of the art of digital repositories, preservation strategies and current projects in numerous national libraries.
Each chapter describes a technology or trend as it exists in the world in early 2018; how it is being used in libraries, archives, or museums; and then the future of the technology or trend as the author envisions it.
Each chapter describes a technology or trend as it exists in the world in early 2018; how it is being used in libraries, archives, or museums; and then the future of the technology or trend as the author envisions it.
From the Introduction: This book will be useful to those just now contemplating an online program for their institution. The examples included in this book provide the practical food for thought that should precede and stoke strategic planning. For further information on a parti…
Cataloging standards practiced within the traditional library, archive and museum environments are not interoperable for the retrieval of objects within the shared online environment. The book shows how these standards have been adapted to accommodate the adoption of new catalog…
"Exploring Digital Libraries is a highly readable, thought-provoking authorative and in-depth treatment of the digital library arena that provides an up-to-date overview of the progress, nature and future impact of digital libraries, from their collections and technology-centere…
A landmark textbook on digital libraries for LIS students, educators and practising information professionals throughout the world.
This important book is the first to offer practical guidance to information management professionals seeking to implement web archiving programmes of their own.
Drawing on the author's experience of managing the National Archives' web archiving programme together with lessons learned from other international initiatives, this book offers a comprehensive overview of current best practice, together with practical guidance on establishing …
"Despite the talk of the "death of the book," traditionally linear and often print-based narratives have continued to flourish in the Internet era. Shifting focus from analyzing specific literary texts to a sociological examination of the contemporary literary scene, Simone Murr…
"Despite the talk of the "death of the book," traditionally linear and often print-based narratives have continued to flourish in the Internet era. Shifting focus from analyzing specific literary texts to a sociological examination of the contemporary literary scene, Simone Murr…
"Whether you call them research guides, subject guides or pathfinders, web-based guides are a great way to create customized support tools for a specific audience: a class, a group, or anyone engaging in research. Studies show that library guides are often difficult, confusing, …