Digital Library Programs for Libraries and Archives: Developing, Managing, and Sustaining Unique Digital Collections, Paperback, 1 Edition by Purcell, Aaron D.

Paperback: 1 Edition
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9780838914502
0838914500

Publication Date: 2016-06-17
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
Paperback : 256 pages
Edition: 1 Edition
Author: Purcell, Aaron D.
ISBN-10: 0838914500
ISBN-13: 9780838914502

Product Description Equally valuable for LIS students just learning about the digital landscape, information professionals taking their first steps to create digital content, and organizations who already have well-established digital credentials, Purcell’s book outlines methods applicable and scalable to many different types and sizes of libraries and archives. Review "Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in tone, commentary, organization and presentation." --Library Bookwatch "Purcell's knowledge of digital library programs and experience in the field comes through in the depth of information provided and in the organization of the book. The large practical component makes this book especially valuable for new project managers." --Voice of Youth Advocates "Purcell approaches the digitization of collections as an ongoing effort, and provides a framework for librarians to properly do so … A tremendously helpful resource for those individuals who are digitizing their collection for the first time, or for those who are adding to their current digital collection." --American Reference Books Annual About the Author Aaron D. Purcell is professor and director of special collections at Virginia Tech. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of Tennessee, his master’s of library science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his master’s degree in history from the University of Louisville. Purcell has also worked at the National Archives and Records Administration, the National Library of Medicine, and the University of Tennessee.