Challenges in the construction of a digital library

Abstract

Analysis of the possible major problems to be faced in several university library sectors during and after the implementation of a digital library project. The areas studied are: physical instalations, library acquisition, collection development, interlibrary loan, cataloging, classification, indexing, reference, preservation and technology.

Digital library; Academic library; Collection development; Library acquisition; Cataloging; Classification; Reference; Interlibrary loan; Technical services; Preservation; User education