Course description: Current digital library efforts; models, methods tools that support digital libraries. Corequisite: 021:101.
 

OBJECTIVES:

Offer students an overview of current digital library programs and activities, both in North America and internationally.

Familiarize students with the major techniques and softwares used in the creation and maintenance of digital libraries.

Permit students to obtain hands-on experience in the creation of a small-scale, but useful and functional, digital library.

Enable students to evaluate and compare different data presentations, user interfaces and search facilities adopted by digital libraries.

Discuss the role of librarians and information professionals in the planning and management of digital libraries.