Digital Libraries
Overview
Subject area
LBSCI
Catalog Number
753
Course Title
Digital Libraries
Department(s)
Description
Overview of digital libraries; the historical reasons for their development; the nature of their creation, uses and evaluation. Methods of collection building, knowledge organization, interface design and information retrieval techniques appropriate to multimedia digital materials are covered. Emphasis is also given to social, economic and legal aspects of digital libraries, in particular as they relate to the traditional library.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
010281