Retrieval and Storage Methods for Digital Library Systems

"During the past recent years, there has been tremendous development reaming the concept of digital libraries-a knowledge base that can be stored and retrieved through on-line networks. In the last ten years, digital libraries became a prominent research area. Digital libraries promise new societal benefits, especially for e-learning in digital or mobile times, starting with the elimination of the time and space constraints of traditional bricks-and-mortar libraries. This book gives an overview of current trends in digital library research consists of digital library characteristic, advantage, disadvantages and function. The book also highlights on the impact of information technology on the traditional library. After a decade of research and development, digital libraries are becoming operational systems and services. The book will serve as valuable tool for academicians, scientists, librarians, practitioners, and engineers with the latest methods in digital library research, design, and applications"--