The potential of the digital library as a platform
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 1 April 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to detail the experiences of creating a digital library service registry and to explore the need for a complete digital library technical platform.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is an experiential commentary.
Findings
If digital libraries are looked upon not as individual systems, but as collections of services on top of a common platform then progress may be made to move beyond the limitations that current standards uphold.
Originality/value
This paper talks about digital libraries as platforms as opposed to individual services/systems. It should be of interest to digital library developers, librarians, and information scientists.
Keywords
Citation
Frumkin, J. (2006), "The potential of the digital library as a platform", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 97-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610663969
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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