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by Earl McKinney (Author), Mark Rosso (Author)
Digital Library Fundamentals: Provide an overview of digital libraries, including their definition, history, components, and functions, and discuss the role of digital libraries in modern information environments. E-resources Management: Explore the management of electronic resources in digital libraries, covering topics such as acquisition, licensing, cataloging, metadata creation, access management, and preservation of digital content. Digital Collection Development: Address strategies and best practices for digital collection development in digital libraries, including selection criteria, collection assessment, digitization processes, and content curation to meet the needs of diverse user communities. User Services and User Experience: Examine user services and user experience design in digital libraries, including reference services, user support, personalized recommendations, usability testing, and user-centered design principles to enhance user satisfaction and engagement. Emerging Technologies and Trends: Explore emerging technologies and trends shaping the future of digital libraries and e-resources, such as linked data, semantic web technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital preservation strategies, and open access initiatives.
