This excellent reference traces the construction and maintenance of the digital collections and services that have been available day in and day out to users worldwide for more than a decade. It examines applicable guidelines for any library looking to build and manage systems, conduct and evaluate projects, and scout new directions for mainstreaming and hybridizing the building of a digital library. Including contributions from seasoned experts in specializations such as staffing, collection development, and technology project management for digital libraries, Becoming a Digital Library discusses the techniques for finding and training the right people to build a digital library.
ForewordPrefaceIntroduction1The Culture of Engaged Institutions12Mainstreaming253Resources for the Digital Library494Investing in Staff: Hiring, Training, and Mentoring815Teams and Teamwork1176Information Technology Services1437Project Management and Implementation1638Input and Feedback from Digital Library Users1879New Frontiers and the Scout209Index225