Document Versioning in Digital Libraries

2005 ◽  
pp. 201-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Martínez-González
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
Software Construction

Digital libraries are systems that contain organized collections of objects, serving in their most basic functions as a mirror of the traditional library that contains paper documents. Most of the information contained in the collections of a digital library consists of documents, which can evolve with time. That is, a document can be modified to obtain a new document, and digital library users may want access to any of those versions. This introduces in digital libraries the problem of versioning, a problem that has also been considered in a related community, the hypertext community(hypermedia in its most extensive acception).Some domains in which document evolution is very important are the legislative domain (Arnold-Moore, 2000; Martínez-González, 2001; Vitali, 1999), the management of errata made to scientific articles (Poworotznek, 2003) and software construction (Conradi & Westfechtel, 1998).

Document Versioning and XML in Digital Libraries

2009 ◽  
pp. 137-144
Author(s):  
M. Mercedes Martínez-González
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Web Community ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
Software Construction

Digital libraries are systems that contain organized collections of objects, serving in their most basic functions as a mirror of the traditional library that contains paper documents. Most of the information contained in the collections of a digital library consists of documents, which can evolve with time. That is, a document can be modified to obtain a new document, and digital library users may want access to any of those versions. This introduces in digital libraries the problem of versioning, a problem that is also of interest for the hypertext community and the Semantic Web community. Some domains in which document evolution is a very important issue are the legislative domain (Arnold-Moore, 1997; Martínez González, de la Fuente, Derniame & Pedrero, 2003a; Vitali, 1999), the management of errata made to scientific articles (Poworotznek, 2003), software construction (Conradi & Westfechtel, 1998), and collaborative e-learning (Brooks, Cooke & Vassileva, 2003).

scholarly journals Students' Information-Seeking Intention in Academic Digital Libraries

2017 ◽  
pp. 259-273
Author(s):  
Faeizah Salim ◽  
Bavani Saigar ◽  
Pravin Kumar Armoham ◽  
Sarasvathy Gobalakrishnan ◽  
Michelle Yen Pin Jap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Digital Library Services

The purpose of this research is to examine students' information-seeking intention regarding academic digital library services guiding by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). Data was collected among students in a public higher learning institution in Federal Territory of Labuan Malaysia. The empirical result of the hierarchical regression had confirmed that students' intention to seek for information in digital library was influenced mainly by their attitude, implying that, in predicting the information-seeking intention in an academic digital library with TPB was much better than TRA. The findings of the research provide broader insights for the academic digital libraries to be more aware of the important factors that influence library users in seeking for information and fulfil their requirement. A new motion can be developed by using the result of this research, which improve the knowledge from previous studies via the assessment from TPB.

Digital Libraries

2008 ◽  
pp. 152-161
Author(s):  
Micah Altman
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Audio Video ◽  
Comprehensive Discussion

Digital libraries are collections of digital content and services selected by a curator for use by a particular user community. Digital libraries offer direct access to the content of a wide variety of intellectual works, including text, audio, video, and data; and may offer a variety of services supporting search, access, and collaboration. In the last decade digital libraries have rapidly become ubiquitous because they offer convenience, expanded access, and search capabilities not present in traditional libraries. This has greatly altered how library users find and access information, and has put pressure on traditional libraries to take on new roles. However, information professionals have raised compelling concerns regarding the sizeable gaps in the holdings of digital libraries, about the preservation of existing holdings, and about sustainable economic models. This chapter presents an overview of the history, advantages, disadvantages, and design principles relating to digital libraries, and highlights important controversies and trends. For an excellent comprehensive discussion of the use, cost and benefits of digital libraries see Lesk (2005), for further discussion of architectural and design issues see Arms (2000), and see Witten and Bainbridge (2002) for a detailed example of the mechanics of implementing a digital library.

SociaLib: a collaborative digital library model platform using Web 2.0

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 622-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarandis Mitropoulos ◽  
George Dimitrios Baltasis ◽  
Michalis Rodios ◽  
Christos Douligeris
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Digital Library System ◽  
Model Platform ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Real World Situation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the SociaLib system, which is a collaborative digital library system. The system uses Drupal content management system to implement Web 2.0 functionalities and facilitate collaboration and cooperation between its users. It offers a variety of functions, like wikis, forums and it is also accessible from microbrowsers. Design/methodology/approach – The paper starts with a reference to collaboration in Digital Libraries and states related work. Then, it introduces the SociaLib system, including implementation and functionalities. There is also an example of how such a system can be used in a real-world situation. Ideas for future work are also included. Findings – The system was evaluated using a usability questionnaire on a subject of 50 people. The results were promising, showing user acceptance and satisfaction. Originality/value – This paper offer collaborative solutions to Digital Library users, helping them communicate and cooperate with colleagues on their research. The system uses Web 2.0 functions that enable the user to be more productive and also work mobile if he wishes.

scholarly journals Understanding the Information Needs of Large-Scale Digital Library Users

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Zavalina ◽  
Elena V. Vassilieva
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
The United States ◽  
Information Organization ◽  
Search Query ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Advanced Search ◽  
Library Users

This paper reports on the results of a comparative study of user search logs in two large-scale, domain-specific digital libraries functioning in the United States: the National Science Digital Library and Opening History. Results demonstrate varying levels of use of advanced search options and substantial differences in the search query lengths, search query frequencies, and distribution of search categories in queries. The empirical data on how the members of the target communities search can be used in deriving important information for domain-specific digital library developers’ decisions regarding both the details of information organization and support of various search features.

scholarly journals Towards a Sustainable Infrastructure for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Digital Scholarship

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter X. Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Sustainable Infrastructure ◽  
Digital Scholarship ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Long Term Preservation

AbstractThe digital lifecycle encompasses definitive processes for data curation and management, long-term preservation, and dissemination, all of which are key building blocks in the development of a digital library. Maintaining a complete digital lifecycle workflow is vital to the preservation of digital cultural heritage and digital scholarship. This paper considers digital lifecycle programs for digital libraries, noting similarities between the digital and print lifecycles and referring to the example of the Digital Dunhuang project. Only through a systematic and sustainable digital lifecycle program can platforms for cross-disciplinary research and repositories for large aggregations of digital content be built. Moreover, advancing digital lifecycle development will ensure that knowledge and scholarship created in the digital age will have the same chances for survival that print-and-paper scholarship has had for centuries. It will also ensure that digital library users will have effective access to aggregated content across different domains and platforms.

Toward the e-loyalty of digital library users: investigating the role of e-service quality and e-trust in digital economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khalid Anser ◽  
Mosab I. Tabash ◽  
Abdelmohsen A. Nassani ◽  
Abdullah Mohammed Aldakhil ◽  
Zahid Yousaf
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Library Users

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the role of e-service quality and e-trust for achieving e-loyalty among digital library users in the digital economy. The current study examined the mediation effect of e-trust in the connection between e-service quality and e-loyalty.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional design was applied for the purpose of data collection and empirical findings of the study. Survey method was used for the purpose of data collection from 783 online digital libraries users.FindingsResults reveal that e-service quality positively predicts e-trust in digital economy. Moreover, in digital economy e-trust predicts the e-loyalty. The findings also reveal that e-trust mediates the relationship between e-service quality and e-loyalty links.Originality/valueThe finding of study suggested that individual level e-trust have a strong effect on e-loyalty in digital economy. Individual level aspects in term of e-service quality have a direct effect on e-trust to improve their e-loyalty. The finding indicated that digital libraries users in future will be more loyal toward e-service quality providers. The results are useful for the management of digital libraries and academia for future. This is the first study that includes e-service quality, e-trust and e-loyalty in the context of digital economy.

Evaluating Polish digital libraries from the perspective of non-academic users

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 714-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslaw Górny ◽  
John Catlow ◽  
Jolanta Mazurek
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Set Up ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and evaluate the role played by digital libraries in Polish society, particularly in relation to users who are not in education or professionally engaged in academic work. Design/methodology/approach – Results are presented from a survey of non-academic users, identified as one of the key groups of digital library users in an exploratory survey in 2008-2009. The targeted survey was carried out by sending e-mails to persons who had supplied their addresses in the first survey or had set up accounts with the Digital Library of Wielkopolska. Analysis was also made of e-mail correspondence between digital library users and librarians, and data from digital library server logs, during 2008-2013. Findings – The research provided three interesting results. The first is that the creation of digital libraries in Poland has caused a significant number of people to pursue an interest in genealogical or local historical research. The second result is that the evaluations of digital libraries made by non-academics do not differ significantly from those made by students and academics. The third is the fact that at present, approximately 50 per cent of digital library users in the non-academic category are over 50 years of age. Originality/value – This is the first comprehensive study on the use of digital libraries in Poland by non-academic users. It shows what role digital libraries play, and to what extent, in the stimulation of cultural activity in Polish society.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Persiapan Perpustakaan Stikes 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta Dalam Membangun Perpustakaan Digital

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Irkhamiyati Irkhamiyati
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Data Collection Technique

The development of information technology becomes necessary to serve library users, particularly to  develop digital libraries. The aim of this study is to examine the preparation of the library of STIKES Aisyiyah Yogyakarta to build digital libraries, users and policy makers expectations, and ways  to solve the challenges. Using qualitative descriptive approachand purposive sampling, data collection technique was conducted by using observations, in-depth inteviews, and documentations. The data was analysed by using validity of test data. Evaluation of the results was framed by  the works  of Ian H. Witten- David Bainbridge and Lucy A. Tedd. The results showed that most of the components were already prepared in the library of STIKES Aisyiyah Yogyakarta’ s  in developinga digital library, however, but there were several components that need to  be prepared better, such as  human resources and time management. Several efforts have been and will be made to address those concerns to avoid  failure to build a digital library. The idea to outsource should be considered. . The addition of experts from outside of the library as part of the team are needed to further strengthen the digital library development.The author suggested that the library staff continue to increase knowledge about the digital libraries, to overcome the technical obstacles emerged.

scholarly journals Information search behavior and utilization of digital library of innovative consumers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Lu Hsu ◽  
Livia Chia-Yen Chang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Information Search Behavior ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Magazine Articles

This study was undertaken to examine digital library usage and to identify innovative users of digital libraries using data collected in four universities in Taiwan. The Domain Specific Innovativeness (DSI) scales were used in the study to segment respondents into various cluster of innovativeness in digital library usage. On average, college students spent 3.5 hours on digital libraries per week. The findings in this study indicated that 8.31% of digital library users could be classified as innovative users. They were frequent users and were familiar with services provided by digital libraries. Innovative users searched and downloaded more materials from digital libraries than respondents in other clusters. In general, journal/magazine articles were the most frequently used services for digital library users, while e-books were used much less often.

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