M Jayaprakash, R Shankar Periyar University, Salem-11, Tamil Nadu & India
Abstract: This paper gives a detailed picture before we are going to build a digital library, the various aspects like its characteristics, functions, functional requirements, policies and challenges to face and it set out some key points involved and the detailed plans required in the process, it gives guidance for the practicing Librarians and Information scientists.
Keywords: Digital Libraries, Collection Policies, Functional Requirements Building Digital Libraries: An Overview
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