DIGITALIZED LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW
DIGITALIZED LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW
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Date
2002
Authors
Ibrahim, Umar
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Abstract
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 turned
libraries from "real" to "virtual" reality.
Having highlighted the characteristics, advantages and
disadvantages of digitalized library and information systems, the
paper concludes that, because digital information systems and
services are not limited by size of resources, content, users, time and
ownership, Nigerian libraries should embrace a digitalization policy
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Post-print Journal Article
Keywords
DIGITALIZED LIBRARY,, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES,