DIGITIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND THE FORMATION OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES: A PRACTICAL APPROACH

DIGITIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND THE FORMATION OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES: A PRACTICAL APPROACH

BY

Ibrahim Usman Alhaji.

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ABSTRACT:

This paper discusses the new activities, methods and technology used in digitization and formation of digital libraries.  It set out some key points involved and the detailed plans required in the process, offers pieces of advice and guidance for the practicing Librarians and Information scientists. Digital Libraries are being created today for diverse communities and in different fields e.g. education, science, culture, development, health, governance and so on. With the availability of several free digital Library software packages at the recent time, the creation and sharing of information through the digital library collections has become an attractive and feasible proposition for library and information professionals around the world. The paper ends with a call to integrate digitization into the plans and policies of any institution to maximize its effectiveness.

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