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Introduction
 Books
 Articles
 Web Resources

These are all books availble in the UNC libraries.  The call numbers are based on the UNC library catalog. 

Pace, Andrew K. The Ultimate Digital Library: Where the New Information Players Meet.  Chicago:  American Library Association, 2003.  Z678.9 .P26 2003. 

This book looks at the various players that digital libraries have to interact with, and what can be improved in those interactions.  While assuming a little knowledge on the subject, it is easy to read, and provides information not just on the stated subject, but also on the role that libraries need to play in terms of ethics. 


Stern, David. Digital Libraries: Philosophies, Technical Design Considerations, and Example Scenarios.  New York: Haworth Press, 1999.  Republished from Science & Technology Libraries, Volume 17 (3/4) 1999.  ZA4082.U6 D54.  

A series of articles about different aspects of digital libraries. 

Libutti, Patricia O’Brien, ed.  Digital Resources and Librarians: Case Studies in Innovation, Invention, and Implementation.  Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2004. ZA4084.E37 D54 2003. 

Good collection of articles, but focused on academic settings.  This covers a wider range of topics, including online reference. 

 

Chowdhury, GG and Sudatta.  Introduction to Digital Libraries.  London: Facet Publishing, 2003. ZA4150 .C46 2003. 

Good basic introduction to the subject.  Good coverage, may be slightly out of date. 


Barnes, Susan J., ed.  Becoming a Digital Library.  New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc, 2004.  Z733.A33 B43 2004

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Marcum, Deanna B. Development of Digital Libraries: An American Perspective.  Westport, Conn.: Greenwood, 2001.  ZA4082.U6 D48 2001.  

Collection of papers from 1994 to 1998.  Out of date, but snapshot of early history of digital library



Kahn, Miriam B.  Protecting Your Library's Digital Resources: The Essential Guide to Planning and Preservation.  Chicago: ALA, 2004.  Z679.7 .K385 2004.  

Looking at short term and long term preserveation of digial data and disaster recovery.