Digital libraries: An overview

Authors
Schwartz, C
Citation
C. Schwartz, Digital libraries: An overview, J ACAD LIBR, 26(6), 2000, pp. 385-393
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANSHIP
ISSN journal
00991333 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
385 - 393
Database
ISI
SICI code
0099-1333(200011)26:6<385:DLAO>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Digital libraries are complex systems that stretch institutional resources and capabilities, but also offer unparalleled opportunities for new and imp roved user services. An overview of the basic components of a digital libra ry looks at the challenges and the potentials.