LSC 612 Foundations of Digital Libraries
Formerly LSC 652.
The digital library is a blend of old and new, bringing new formats, technologies and techniques to the global dissemination of information, drawn on knowledge and experience in areas such as organization of information, digital preservation, information retrieval, interface design, and networking. This course will provide an overview of principles and practices in digital libraries. The course will address theoretical, technological, social, and practical issues regarding building, organizing, and providing access to digital libraries. Topics covered in the course include all phases of project management including collection development and assessment, formatting standards and practices, metadata and markup standards, technical infrastructure, and end-user experience. Prerequisites: 551