ILS 655 - Digital Libraries
Dr. Yan Liu - Summer 2012
Catalog Description
Theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries.
Learning Goals
Course Highlights
Constructing a working although small digital library was a worthwhile and tremendously satisfying experience.
Coursework
Growing a Community Garden Digital Library
Dr. Yan Liu - Summer 2012
Catalog Description
Theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries.
Learning Goals
- Describe the history and characteristics of a digital library.
- Evaluate (and select) individual digital information resources and digital library sources.
- Identify problems that arise in moving to digitally-delivered information, and offer alternatives for problem-solving.
- Develop a plan for a digital library using sound practices and policies derived from the current literature.
- Construct and test (evaluate) a small digital library.
Course Highlights
Constructing a working although small digital library was a worthwhile and tremendously satisfying experience.
Coursework
Growing a Community Garden Digital Library