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Understanding Digital Libraries

A digital library is a collection of digital objects like text, videos, and audio that are organized and accessible online or through CD-ROM. It provides fast retrieval of materials through computer-based systems. A digital library aims to collect, manage, preserve and provide access to digital objects while enhancing search and retrieval. Key advantages include no physical boundaries, multiple access points, and faster information retrieval through a structured approach. However, digital libraries also face challenges like initial costs, technology obsolescence, and needing trained staff and security measures.

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Understanding Digital Libraries

A digital library is a collection of digital objects like text, videos, and audio that are organized and accessible online or through CD-ROM. It provides fast retrieval of materials through computer-based systems. A digital library aims to collect, manage, preserve and provide access to digital objects while enhancing search and retrieval. Key advantages include no physical boundaries, multiple access points, and faster information retrieval through a structured approach. However, digital libraries also face challenges like initial costs, technology obsolescence, and needing trained staff and security measures.

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DIGITAL LIBRARY

SUBMITTED BY
ARYAMOL S
SOCIAL SCIENCE
WHAT IS DIGITAL LIBRARY ?
 A digital library is a collection of document in
organized electronic form available on the internet or
on CD-ROM (computer disk read only memory) disks.
Depending on the specific library , a user may be able
to access magazine, articles ,books, papers , images,
sound files and videos.
 Digital library is a collection of digital object(text
,video and audio)along with method for access and
retrieval,(as far as users are concerned)and also for
selection, organization and maintenance.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DIGITAL LIBRARY
 Digital library is a computer based system for
acquiring , storing, organizing, searching, and
distributing digital materials for end user access.
 It provide fast and efficient access ,with multiple
access modes.
 A library with a collection which are large and
persist over time, well organized and managed
,contain many formats and contain objects which
may be otherwise unobtainable.
FUNCTIONS OF DIGITAL LIBRARY
 To collect ,mange, preserve, and make accessible
digital objects.
 To provide friendly interface to users.
 To enhance advanced search, access and retrieval
of information.
 To preserve unique collection through
digitalization.
 To protect owners of information.
ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL LIBRARY

 No physical boundary

 Multiple accesses

 Information retrieval

 Provide faster access

 Structured approach

 Save preparation /conservation cost, space and


money
DISADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL LIBRARY

 Costly affair
 Technology obsolescence
 Dominance of data creators and publishers
 Trained manpower
 User education and training
 Security against hacking and sabotage
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