The Human Factors in Digital Library Development

Author(s):  
Andrew McDonald
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Velasquez ◽  
Jennifer Campbell-Meier

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2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Ratih Widya Nurcahyo ◽  
Unung Verawardina ◽  
Ferry Marlianto

This research is entitled "Digital Library Development in Information Technology and Computer Education Study Program (P.TIK) IKIP PGRI Pontianak". The type of research used is research and development (R & D). The development model used is ADDIE. The subject of product trials for the implementation of digital libraries in this study were semester VI students. For small group trials conducted on a limited number of 15 students, consisting of students who have high, medium and low abilities, and field trials were conducted on 32 students. The data collection tool used in this study was a questionnaire. From the results of the study for the results of the feasibility validation of digital library products by media experts, the average score of 3.53 criteria was very good. Results from material experts obtained an average of 3.58 on the criteria very well. While the results of librarian experts obtained an average of 3.54 on the criteria very well. For the results of the digital library trials which were carried out limitedly on 15 students of the ICT Study Program IKIP-PGRI Pontianak obtained an average of 3.43 on the criteria very well. For the results of the best response obtained by 3.39 than the criteria good. Conclusions from the results of validation, trials and responses prove that digital libraries are feasible to use and can assist students in supporting lectures.


Author(s):  
Soh Whee Kheng Grace

Library digitization on a global basis is essential in the twenty-first century. The digital library development initiatives in most countries depend substantially on their national libraries. This chapter focuses on an overview of how national libraries of 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region are involved in digital library initiatives. Most libraries participate in the collaborative efforts to build digital libraries with support from their government. Some focus on digitization and preservation activities, while others concentrate on digitization standards. Requirements for digital library implementation from a global perspective are essential. With the understanding of the current situation in Asia Pacific, we can understand the readiness of national libraries aiming for globalization in this part of the world, and action can be taken to achieve the aim. The globalization of digital libraries is what the world should be heading towards as we enter the next century.


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-247
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Owusu-Ansah

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to explore African conceptions of digital libraries from the perspective of the historical literature. This paper argues that the concept of digital libraries is a western creation and that there was a need for developing societies to develop their own conceptions to guide their own digital library development agenda. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a literature review. The paper makes use of publicly-available literature on the theme of digital libraries from both the Western and African perspectives. The search terms used were “digital libraries”, “Africa digital libraries”, “electronic libraries”, “information communication technologies/libraries” and “institutional repositories”. A total of 89 publications were examined for this purpose. Findings The analysis revealed that most of the initial digital library initiatives in Africa emanated from the west with African countries benefiting from international initiatives to expand access to information resources to bridge the global digital divide. However, due to a number of contextual challenges such as lack of sustainable funding and inadequate capacity and strategy, the development of digital libraries was hampered. Thus, even though digital libraries enjoy considerable goodwill, there remain negative conceptions of digital libraries in Africa. Practical implications Information institutions in African countries must evolve a unified conception of digital libraries as this would largely drive the direction of digital library development towards achieving the developmental goals of the continent. Originality/value The study applies the attributes of innovation to explain contextual factors shaping African conceptions of digital libraries.


Author(s):  
Milena Dobreva ◽  
Andy O'Dwyer ◽  
Pierluigi Feliciati

2019 ◽  
Vol 1179 ◽  
pp. 012042
Author(s):  
Mugi Praseptiawan ◽  
Puji Siswanto ◽  
Tjut Afrida

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