Managing Digital Collections

With the rapid growth of digital resources, libraries must efficiently manage their digital collections, including e-books, digital archives, and online databases, by implementing effective strategies for acquisition, preservation, organization, and accessibility to meet the evolving information needs of users. This book provides insights into the management and preservation of digital collections in libraries. It covers topics such as digital asset management, metadata standards, digitization processes, copyright considerations, and long-term preservation strategies. It also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with digital collections in the ever-changing digital landscape.

Print ISBN: 9781682509043 | $ 160 | 2024 | Hardcover

Subject: Library Science

Editor: Emery Thomson

About the Editor: Emery Thomson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science. He has received several awards for his work and has a strong research interest in digital libraries. His expertise lies in ensuring the interoperability and scalability of digital collections, as well as cross-lingual information retrieval. He focuses on effectively managing and organizing digital resources within libraries.