Digital Libraries

Philosophies, Technical Design Considerations, and Example Scenarios

By: David Stern

Write A Review

Hardcover | 4 June 1999 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Hardcover
240 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.42

Hardcover

RRP $204.00

$179.75

12%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $44.94 with

Ships in 3 to 5 business days

An unparalleled overview of current design considerations for your digital library! Digital Libraries: Philosophies, Technical Design Considerations, and Example Scenarios is a balanced overview of public services, collection development, administration, and systems support, for digital libraries, with advice on adopting the latest technologies that appear on the scene. As a professional in the library and information science field, you will benefit from this special issue that serves as an overview of selected directions, trends, possibilities, limitations, enhancements, design principals, and ongoing projects for integrated library and information systems. In Digital Libraries, you will discover the latest ideas and research on digitizing and distributing online library material, including information on:

organization and administration of new digital library facilities
collection development in digital libraries
technological infrastructures for seamlessly integrated computer databases over the Internet
XML and other new standards for displaying data on the web
interface design issues in the search environment
object oriented interfaces and improved searching possibilities
a brief history of patents on the internetDigital Libraries is a working reference for your digital library-specific problems. Split into three related sections: Philosophies, Technical Design Considerations, and Example Scenarios, Digital Libraries addresses the many complexities and new issues that have evolved with the development of digital libraries and their future technologies. You will gain a thorough understanding of the public service and design considerations that are necessary to take your digital library into the 21st century.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.