Digital libraries: A conceptual framework

Author(s): Bawden, D.

Journal/Book: Libri. 1999; 49: 35 Norre Sogade, PO Box 2148, Dk-1016 Copenhagen, Denmark. Munksgaard Int Publ Ltd. 192-202.

Abstract: This article presents an approach to a conceptual framework for understanding the concept of digital libraries. A typology of digital library research is described, based on Yates' model of information work, and comprising three inter-linked domains: informational, technological and social. A conceptual framework for digital libraries, or complex Libraries in Walt Crawford's (1999) terminology, is developed on this basis.

Note: Article Rowlands I, City Univ London, Dept Informat Sci, Northampton Sq, London EC1V 0HB, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): ORGANIZATION; ACCESS

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