Building And Sustaining Digital Collections

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Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building and Sustaining Digital Collections written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In February 2001, the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH) convened a meeting to discuss how museums and libraries are building digital collections and what business models are available to sustain them. A group of museum and library senior executives met with business and legal experts, technologists, and funders to discuss the challenges that cultural institutions face when putting collections online and to identify some models for sustainability that support the core missions and do not conflict with the internal cultures of nonprofit entities. Speakers were asked to outline the elements of their business models, describe how they were developed, and predict their prospects for the future. Six approaches are outlined, ranging from two enterprises that have been providing access to scholarly journals online for several years to new initiatives that are based on collaborations among institutions. This report summarizes the information shared by presenters, followed by the discussions that ensued among participants. Discussion of the presentations focused on the following four topics: business models, scalability, organizational impact, and sustainability. On the basis of the day's discussions, the group was asked to propose an agenda for action. In addressing the short- and long-term needs of museums and libraries, participants identified four distinct areas that deserve the greatest attention: elements of a sound business plan, elements needed to sustain digital efforts at all types of institutions, inter-institutional issues, and funding. These recommendations and next steps appear at the end of the report. An appendix includes a list of participants. (Contains 21 references.) (AEF)

Author : Aaron D. Purcell
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838914578
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Library Programs for Libraries and Archives written by Aaron D. Purcell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equally valuable for LIS students just learning about the digital landscape, information professionals taking their first steps to create digital content, and organizations who already have well-established digital credentials, Purcell’s book outlines methods applicable and scalable to many different types and sizes of libraries and archives.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309071445
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LC21 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-02-23 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital information and networks challenge the core practices of libraries, archives, and all organizations with intensive information management needs in many respectsâ€"not only in terms of accommodating digital information and technology, but also through the need to develop new economic and organizational models for managing information. LC21: A Digital Strategy for the Library of Congress discusses these challenges and provides recommendations for moving forward at the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. Topics covered in LC21 include digital collections, digital preservation, digital cataloging (metadata), strategic planning, human resources, and general management and budgetary issues. The book identifies and elaborates upon a clear theme for the Library of Congress that is applicable more generally: the digital age calls for much more collaboration and cooperation than in the past. LC21 demonstrates that information-intensive organizations will have to change in fundamental ways to survive and prosper in the digital age.

Author : Max Eckard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781945246449
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Your Tools Work for You written by Max Eckard and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Aaron D. Purcell
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838914586
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Library Programs for Libraries and Archives written by Aaron D. Purcell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equally valuable for LIS students just learning about the digital landscape, information professionals taking their first steps to create digital content, and organizations who already have well-established digital credentials, Purcell’s book outlines methods applicable and scalable to many different types and sizes of libraries and archives.

Author : Louis A. Pitschmann
Publisher : Digital Library Federation
ISBN 13 : 1933645083
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Sustainable Collections of Free Third-party Web Resources written by Louis A. Pitschmann and published by Digital Library Federation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838996167
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing and Managing Electronic Collections written by Peggy Johnson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complex issues associated with developing and managing electronic collections deserve special treatment, and library collection authority Peggy Johnson rises to the challenge with a book sure to become a benchmark for excellence.

Author : Karen Calhoun
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856048209
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring Digital Libraries written by Karen Calhoun and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark textbook on digital libraries for LIS students, educators and practising information professionals throughout the world. 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-centred foundations over two decades ago to their emergent, community-centred engagement with the social web. This essential textbook: • Brings students and working librarians up to date on the progress, nature and impact of digital libraries, bridging the gap since the publication of the best-known digital library texts • Frames digital library research and practice in the context of the social web and makes the case for moving beyond collections to a new emphasis on libraries’ value to their communities • Introduces several new frameworks and novel syntheses that elucidate digital library themes, suggest strategic directions, and break new ground in the digital library literature. • Calls a good deal of attention to digital library research, but is written from the perspective of strategy and in-depth experience • Provides a global perspective and integrates material from many sources in one place - the chapters on open repositories and hybrid libraries draw together past, present and prospective work in a way that is unique in the literature. Readership: Exploring Digital Libraries suits the needs of a range of readers, from working librarians and library leaders to LIS students and educators, or anyone who wants a highly readable and thought-provoking overview of the field and its importance to the future of libraries.

Author : Jane D. Monson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838915469
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting Started with Digital Collections written by Jane D. Monson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital collections have already changed the ways users access and interact with an institution's materials. And small or medium-sized libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies face a unique set of challenges in regards to digital collections. They may have been unable to jump on the digitization bandwagon at its beginning due to competing priorities or lack of resources, and may now be struggling to get a digitization program in place to meet the evolving needs and expectations of their own users. The good news is that digital projects can scale down to fit the size of any organization. Providing an entry point for librarians, archivists, and curators who are new to digitization, Monson's well-researched guide shows how even smaller institutions can successfully endeavor to make their content digitally accessible. Clearing aside the jargon and acronyms to hone in on the practicals, this book will help readers get a digitization program off the ground, offering guidance on how to efficiently harness existing workflows, especially in departments seeing a decline in workload; the pros and cons of the two common service models for state and regional digital repositories; how to evaluate and choose among the digital asset management systems, comparing four proprietary and six open source systems; hardware options for image capture; choices in metadata models MODS, VRA Core, Dublin Core Element Set, and EAD; understanding the characteristics of various file formats and using them effectively to create master and derivative files; bitstream copying, data redundancy and other strategies to safeguard digital files against media degradation and technological obsolescence; and Section 108 copyright exemptions for cultural heritage institutions. This easy-to-follow guide to digitization fundamentals will ensure that readers gain a solid grasp of the knowledge and resources available for getting started on their own digital collection projects.

Author : Abby Smith
Publisher : Digital Library Federation
ISBN 13 : 1933645121
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategies for Building Digitized Collections written by Abby Smith and published by Digital Library Federation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: