Digital Library: Definition to Implementation

Singh, Sukhdev (2003) Digital Library: Definition to Implementation .

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This is a lecture delivered at Ranganathan Research Circle, 26th July 2003, Delhi, India. Defines digital libraries. Highlights major characteristics and myths about digital libraries. A comparision is made between digital libraries and conventional libraries. Various aspects of building digital libraries are given including Design, Standards, Organisation, User Interface, Preservation and Services.

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Keywords:	Digital Libraries
Subjects:	Digital Libraries
ID Code:	236
Deposited On:	27 July 2003
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