Digital Libraries

Goal(s) for this Lesson:: Student will have a basic understanding of digital libraries, their related concepts and issues.
Objective(s) for this Lesson:: Student will be familiar with a variety of definitions of the phrase "Digital Library".; Student will be able to identify criteria used to define the concept of a digital library and its collections.; Student will be able to compare and contrast the features and functions of sources calling themselves digital libraries.; Student will be able to make comparisons between digital libraries and traditional, physical libraries:
» Mission / Vision / Purpose
» "Collections" / Collection Development
» Services; Student will be able to provide insight as to the influence of digital libraries on end users.