Library digitization projects, issues and guidelines: A survey of the literature
Library digitization projects, issues and guidelines: A survey of the literature
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图书馆数字化项目、问题和指南:文献调查
作者:
Laurie Lopatin
Purpose – To provide a selective bibliography of literature which explores issues and provides guidelines on library digitization projects.Design/methodology/approach – Literature published from 2000‐2005 on library digitization projects was examined. Issues involving digitization projects are presented, as well as case studies and resources for digitization projects. The paper has the following sections: project management, funding digital projects, selection of materials, legal issues, metadata creation, interoperability, and preservation issues.Findings – Libraries are undertaking digitization projects to provide wider access to and to preserve materials. The literature survey presents an overview of digitization activities and discussions of issues concerning library digital projects. The authors of the case studies detail how libraries dealt with various components of the projects, such as planning, cataloging, and handling copyright issues. Many aspects of digitization projects will be changing over...