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The Resource Digital library programs for libraries and archives : developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections, Aaron D. Purcell

Digital library programs for libraries and archives : developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections, Aaron D. Purcell

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"Planning and managing a self-contained digitization project is one thing, but how do you transition to a digital library program? Or better yet, how do you start a program from scratch? In this book Purcell, a well-respected expert in both archives and digital libraries, combines theory and best practices with practical application, showing how to approach digital projects as an ongoing effort. He not only guides librarians and archivists in transitioning from project-level initiatives to a sustainable program but also provides clear step-by-step instructions for building a digital library program from the bottom up, even for organizations with limited staff. Approachable and easy to follow, this book traces the historical growth of digital libraries and the importance of those digital foundations; summarizes current technological challenges that affect the planning of digital libraries, and how librarians and archivists are adapting to the changing information landscape; uses examples to lay out the core priorities of leading successful digital programs; covers the essentials of getting started, from vision and mission building to identifying resources and partnerships; emphasizes the importance of digitizing original unique materials found in library and archives collections, and suggests approaches to the selection process; addresses metadata and key technical standards; discusses management and daily operations, including assessment, enhancement, sustainability, and long-term preservation planning; provides guidance for marketing, promotion, and outreach, plus how to take into account such considerations as access points, intended audiences, and educational and instructional components; and includes exercises designed to help readers define their own digital projects and create a real-world digital program plan. 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"--Publisher's website
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xxvi, 228 pages
Contents
  • Identifying resources and partnerships
  • Evaluating, selecting, and building digital collections
  • Technical standards
  • Management of digital projects
  • Outreach and instruction
  • Promotion, assessment, and sustainability
  • Planning digital library programs
  • Part III.
  • Digital library planning exercises
  • Part I. The
  • theory and reality of digital libraries
  • Growth of digital libraries
  • Context of today's libraries and digital libraries
  • Digitization and digital libraries
  • Part II.
  • Building digital library programs, a step-by-step process
  • Vision and mission building
Isbn
9780838914502
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Digital library programs for libraries and archives : developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections
Title
Digital library programs for libraries and archives
Title remainder
developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections
Statement of responsibility
Aaron D. Purcell
Title variation
Developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections
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Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Planning and managing a self-contained digitization project is one thing, but how do you transition to a digital library program? Or better yet, how do you start a program from scratch? In this book Purcell, a well-respected expert in both archives and digital libraries, combines theory and best practices with practical application, showing how to approach digital projects as an ongoing effort. He not only guides librarians and archivists in transitioning from project-level initiatives to a sustainable program but also provides clear step-by-step instructions for building a digital library program from the bottom up, even for organizations with limited staff. Approachable and easy to follow, this book traces the historical growth of digital libraries and the importance of those digital foundations; summarizes current technological challenges that affect the planning of digital libraries, and how librarians and archivists are adapting to the changing information landscape; uses examples to lay out the core priorities of leading successful digital programs; covers the essentials of getting started, from vision and mission building to identifying resources and partnerships; emphasizes the importance of digitizing original unique materials found in library and archives collections, and suggests approaches to the selection process; addresses metadata and key technical standards; discusses management and daily operations, including assessment, enhancement, sustainability, and long-term preservation planning; provides guidance for marketing, promotion, and outreach, plus how to take into account such considerations as access points, intended audiences, and educational and instructional components; and includes exercises designed to help readers define their own digital projects and create a real-world digital program plan. 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"--Publisher's website
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http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1972-
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Purcell, Aaron D.
Dewey number
025.1
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
ZA4080
LC item number
.P87 2016
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Digital libraries
  • Library materials
  • Archival materials
  • Electronic information resources
  • Digital libraries
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Digital library programs for libraries and archives : developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections, Aaron D. Purcell
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Publication
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  • 31223118824540
  • 31223118824532
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-218) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Identifying resources and partnerships
  • Evaluating, selecting, and building digital collections
  • Technical standards
  • Management of digital projects
  • Outreach and instruction
  • Promotion, assessment, and sustainability
  • Planning digital library programs
  • Part III.
  • Digital library planning exercises
  • Part I. The
  • theory and reality of digital libraries
  • Growth of digital libraries
  • Context of today's libraries and digital libraries
  • Digitization and digital libraries
  • Part II.
  • Building digital library programs, a step-by-step process
  • Vision and mission building
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
xxvi, 228 pages
Isbn
9780838914502
Lccn
2016006591
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40026238104
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • 945483315
  • (OCoLC)945483315
Label
Digital library programs for libraries and archives : developing, managing, and sustaining unique digital collections, Aaron D. Purcell
Publication
Bar code
  • 31223118824540
  • 31223118824532
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-218) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Identifying resources and partnerships
  • Evaluating, selecting, and building digital collections
  • Technical standards
  • Management of digital projects
  • Outreach and instruction
  • Promotion, assessment, and sustainability
  • Planning digital library programs
  • Part III.
  • Digital library planning exercises
  • Part I. The
  • theory and reality of digital libraries
  • Growth of digital libraries
  • Context of today's libraries and digital libraries
  • Digitization and digital libraries
  • Part II.
  • Building digital library programs, a step-by-step process
  • Vision and mission building
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
xxvi, 228 pages
Isbn
9780838914502
Lccn
2016006591
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40026238104
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • 945483315
  • (OCoLC)945483315

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