01638nas a2200193   4500008004100000245007700041210006900118260000900187300001200196490000600208520097800214653002201192653003301214653002701247100002101274700001601295700001601311856011701327       2008                        eng d00aClassification of digital libraries - An e-business model-based approach0 aClassification of digital libraries An ebusiness modelbased appr  c2008  a71 - 800 v63 aThe impact of digital libraries on information processes steadily increases. Today, users may choose from a rapidly increasing number of digital libraries with various characteristics. Business models for digital libraries evolve from mere content providers to sophisticated service suppliers They offer a rich variety of information services combined with collaboration, e-learning and portal features. Traditional classification schemes for digital libraries do not sufficiently take this development into account or fail to meet it at all. In this paper we present a novel approach to the classification of digital libraries. It is based on business model characteristics with special emphasis on the evolution of digital libraries from content to information service providers. Our classification approach helps suppliers to communicate benefits and features of their libraries more effectively. It also supports customers when selecting an appropriate digital library.10aDigital libraries10aDigital libraries evaluation10aInformation processing1 aMarkscheffel, B.1 aFischer, D.1 aStelzer, D.  uhttp://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-56849121020&partnerID=40&md5=5183b0da70e4e961e3e8e1e49f3af703