Becoming a Digital Library [Hardcover]

This excellent reference traces the construction and maintenance of the digital collections and services that have been available day in and day out to users worldwide for more than a decade. It examines applicable guidelines for any library looking to build and manage systems, conduct and evaluate projects, and scout new directions for mainstreaming and hybridizing the building of a digital library. Including contributions from seasoned experts in specializations such as staffing, collection development, and technology project management for digital libraries, Becoming a Digital Library discusses the techniques for finding and training the right people to build a digital library.This excellent reference traces the construction and maintenance of the digital collections and services that have been available day in and day out to users worldwide for more than a decade. It examines applicable guidelines for any library looking to build and manage systems, conduct and evaluate projects, and scout new directions for mainstreaming and hybridizing the building of a digital library. Including contributions from seasoned experts in specializations such as staffing, collection development, and technology project management for digital libraries, Becoming a Digital Library discusses the techniques for finding and training the right people to build a digital library.

The accomplishments of the Mann Library staff in the digital arena are numerous and far-reaching in their impact&.

&This book is an outstanding example of Mann Library's teamwork&.Reading the various chapters is sure to benefit those seeking advice on the digital library highway, but in a broader sense, this book is vital for anyone seeking to build a healthy, vibrant, and successful organization.
Sarah Thomas, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.Foreword, Preface, Introduction, VISIONS, 1. The Culture of Engaged Insl£8