9781647282714
Austin Sawyer
Willford Press
English
2021
Education - Library Science
284
$ 154
An online database consisting of digital objects equipped with tools for searching, storing, retrieving and organizing the digital content that is contained in the collection is called a digital library. The collection can include still images, text, audio, video, digital documents or any other form of digital media. Depending upon the retrieval systems, files in a digital library can be stored locally or remotely. These systems communicate with each other using interoperability and sustainability. Digital libraries can be broadly classified into institutional repositories, national library collections and digital archives. Some of its key features are absence of physical boundary, multiple access, round the clock availability, easy accessibility, preservation and conservation. The book studies, analyzes and uphold the pillars of digital libraries and its significance in modern times. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.