AN OVERVIEW OF DIGITILISED LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
AN OVERVIEW OF DIGITILISED LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
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2004-01
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Ibrahim, Umar
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The paper traces the historical development of Library and Information systems; from manual to automation, then to digitalization. The paper posits that, today, the convergence of Information and Technological revolutions has in effect turn Libraries from “real” to “virtual reality”. Highlighting the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of digitalized Library and Information systems, the paper concludes that, because digital information systems and services is not limited by size of resources, content, users, time and ownership, Nigerian Libraries should adopt a digitalization policy
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pre-print Journal Article
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DIGITILISED LIBRARY,, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INFORMATION SERVICES,