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Digital Libraries

Digital Libraries. &. Online Resources. Why do we need digital libraries?. We are living in an information age We are facing global competitiveness We need quality assurance We strive for the best in all ways We live in a fast lane under time constraint

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Digital Libraries

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  1. Digital Libraries & Online Resources

  2. Why do we need digital libraries? • We are living in an information age • We are facing global competitiveness • We need quality assurance • We strive for the best in all ways • We live in a fast lane under time constraint • We need to support our user’s changing needs • We need life-long / distance learning

  3. Electronic resources in digital libraries • Online databases • E_books • E_journals • Internet resources • CD-ROMs Databases • Online news wire • Multimedia Information System • Selected WWW Resources

  4. Online databases • Multi-resolution seamless image database • Abstract • Bibliographies • Full-text with or without image ( normally in pdf )

  5. Why do we need E_books? • Access anything / anywhere • Authoritative electronic content • Cost effective • Support new methods of teaching and learning

  6. Reasons for E_book preference • No waiting - misconception • Saves money - UR quirk • Available when library is closed • No physical visit required

  7. Ideal E_book system for courses resources • Simultaneous uses course reserves • Easy means to print a personal copy • Text can be loaded onto a portable device http://www.lib.rochester.edu/main/e_books/index.htm

  8. What factors do we consider in selection of E_book? • Content • Interface • Format • Pricing options

  9. Technical Requirement • Opens file within the browser • Requires to download programs e.g. Acrobat Reader • Plug-in programs e.g. Active X or Java Script • Multimedia player’s (Quick Time, media player) • Constant need to update • Bandwidth

  10. Special needs for special tools • 3D molecular structure http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/ inside.htmlformat : MOL, PDB • Computer-aided drafting http://www.hudson.lib.oh.us/Hudson%20Website/Floorplan/Floorpln.htmformat : CAD • Maps, aerial photos, geographic information systems http://gisserver.priceton.edu/sid/washingtonDC/ format : GIS

  11. Special needs for special tools • Video & soundhttp://library.fullerton.edu/tour/ format : WMP, QT, MP3 • Text ( e.g. Adobe Acrobat) format : PDF

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