Motivations and Evolution
	• Technology Push – Technology demands attention—rapid changes (e.g., Moore’s Law). • Funding Push – National Funding: e.g., DLI, NSDL in US, DELOS in EU • Scientific and cultural information needs – Dissemination, preservation, collaboration • Communities – International library community – Conferences, workshops (ECDL, JCDL, ICADL, etc.)