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Modern Library:
concept, importance & needs
Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam
Librarian
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University &
Secretary General
Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB)
Modern
?
Modern library?
• Modern buildings?
• Modern decorations?
• Modern reading space?
• Modern reading materials?
• Automated library systems?
• Modern library services?
• Modern service innovation?
• Modern library personnel?
May be included most of the above in a modern library.
How can we achieve?
Barriers- Overcome by
Lack of
Financial supports;
Support from the authority;
Inadequate space for a library;
Congenial support;
Supportive reading materials;
Supportive equipment for development.
Willingness of library professionals;
No more pay for more work.
Positive sides
Willingness;
Good starts;
Sharing the resources;
Service to the patrons with heart;
Positive thinking;
Working hard and waiting for the
favorable environment.
Overall professional commitment and responsibility .
Sharing
Does every farmer has?
But getting benefits by sharing in the modern agricultural systems.
Modern Library and Digital Library Concept
Digital Library Concepts
Concept of Digital Library
• A digital library, digital repository, or digital
collection, is an online database of digital objects
that can include text, still images, audio, video, or
other digital media formats. Objects can consist of
digitized content like print or photographs, as well
as originally produced digital content like word
processor files or social media posts. In addition to
storing content, digital libraries provide means for
organizing, searching, and retrieving the content
contained in the collection. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Concept of Digital Library
• Where the information is stored in digital formats
and accessible over a network;
• The digital library is not a single entity;
• Universal access to digital libraries and information
services is a goal;
• A Digital Library is created to facilitate permanent
access to and resource discovery of selected digital
resources.
Features of Digital Library
• No physical boundary.
• Round the clock availability
• Multiple access..
• Information retrieval.
• Preservation and conservation.
• Space.
• Added value.
• Easily accessible.
Digital Library Software
• Alfresco
• Biblical software
• Digital Commons
• DSpace
• EPrints
• Expanded Books
• Fedora Commons
• Greenstone
• Imagen Ltd
• International
Image
• Interoperability
Framework
• IntraText
• Invenio
• Islandora
• Logos Bible
Software
• MyCoRe
• Olive Tree Bible
Software
• Omeka
• OPUS (software)
• SABDA
• Samvera
• SimpleDL
• SobekCM
List of some digital libraries
• Europeana
• Internet Public Library
• Stanford Digital Library Project
• Trove
• World Digital Library
[The World Digital Library (WDL) is an international digital
library operated by UNESCO and the United States Library of
Congress. https://www.wdl.org/en/ ]
VS
• Digital Library
• Virtual Library
• Electronic Library
• Online Library
• Institutional Repository
World Digital Library
Virtual Library
Open Library
Free eBooks - Project Gutenberg
Wikisource
Wikibooks
Scanning or Digitization of Printed Books
• We do not have right to scan or digitize other’s Books
or document without copy left items
• Should be careful on Copy right
• Copyright
Basic Copyright. As a general rule, copyright for works
published after Jan. 1, 1960, lasts for the life of the author plus
70 years. If a book has multiple authors, the 70 years begins at
the death of the last author.
• Some of the following licensing may allow to make
digitized
• Creative Common
• GPL
• Public Domain or Copy left
e-Reading materials
• e-Reading materials
• e-Book with Online book
• e-journal with Online Journal
• Datasets
We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is
better to purchase e-book and e-journals through
consortium/consortia for low cost involvement.
Two consortium of Bangladesh are
• UGC Digital Library
• Subscriptions
• Perpetual
• Renewable
• Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB
• Subscriptions
• Renewable
e-Reading materials
• Open Access Books
• DOAB
• Open Access Books
• DOAJ
• BanglaJol
• Datasets
• Open Data BD
• Open Data US
DL vs IR
• Digital Library (DL)
An e-Library or Digital Library (both terms often used interchangeably) can be defined as a collection of digital objects such
as text, visuals, video, audio, etc. stored as standardized and customized electronic media formats (as opposed to print,
micro form, or other media), along with means for organizing, storing, and retrieving the contents at existing access points
or on own devices.
• Components of Digital Library:
• An e-Library typically consists of the following components:
• e-Content
• Repository
• E-Library software
• Underlying IT infrastructure
• Institutional Repository (IR)
• An institutional repository is an archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the intellectual
output of an institution, particularly a research institution.
• An institutional repository can be viewed as a "...a set of services that a university offers to members of its community
for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by the institution and its community members."
Institutional Repository
OAI-PMH
• The Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata
Harvesting (OAI-PMH) is a protocol developed for
harvesting metadata descriptions of records in an
archive so that services can be built using metadata
from many archives. An implementation of OAI-
PMH must support representing metadata in
Dublin Core, but may also support additional
representations.
Metadata Harvesting
Library 2.0
• Library 2.0 is a loosely defined model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a
transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The concept of
Library 2.0 borrows from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0 and follows some of the same underlying
philosophies.
• Library 2.0 = Web 2.0 tools + Library services
• Library 2.0 describes a subset of library services designed to meet user needs caused by the direct
and peripheral effects of Web 2.0 services
• In Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users.
Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library
services by encouraging feedback and participation.
• Library 2.0 model for service will ultimately replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that
have characterized libraries for centuries.
Needs of DL in Bangladesh
Cautions!
• Should follow the proper standard software at the
time selection.
• Can it be harvestable or interchangeable?
• Can it be convertible?
• Does the follow the ISO standard?
• Is MARC or Metadata or ]relevant standard
available?
• Need suggestions from the practiced experienced
librarian.
e-Activities in Libraries
e-Reading materials• e-Reading materials
• e-Book with Online book
• e-journal with Online Journal
• Datasets
We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is better to purchase e-book and e-journals through
consortium/consortia for low cost involvement.
Two consortium of Bangladesh are
• UGC Digital Library
• Subscriptions
• Perpetual
• Renewable
• Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB
• Subscriptions
• Renewable
• Open Access Books
• DOAB
• DOAJ
• Datasets
• Open Data BD
• Open Data US
e-Activities in Libraries
e-Activities in libraries can be –
e-Reading materials
e-Book with Online book
e-journal with Online Journal
Datasets
Library automation
Database
Bibliographic Database
Patron Database
Book check in & check out
e-Security application
CCTV for surveillance
RFID security for theft detection
Access Control
Biometry access control
Proximity access control
SMART Card
Proximity Card
Electronic Library
Digital Library
Institutional Repository
e-Communication
Website
Facebook site
Twitter
e-Mail
Library 2.0
e-Reading materials• e-Reading materials
• e-Book with Online book
• e-journal with Online Journal
• Datasets
We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is better to purchase e-book and e-journals through
consortium/consortia for low cost involvement.
Two consortium of Bangladesh are
• UGC Digital Library
• Subscriptions
• Perpetual
• Renewable
• Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB
• Subscriptions
• Renewable
• Open Access Books
• DOAB
• DOAJ
• Datasets
• Open Data BD
• Open Data US
Library Automation
• Having financial capacity
• Having positive attitude of the authority
• Having positive attitude of the library personnel
• Need a suitable software
• MARC supported or not
• Easy to manage
• Server, computer of LAN is available or not
Library Automation
• Software
• Open Source
• KOHA
• SLiMS
• Database
• Bibliographic Database
• Patron Database
• Book check in & check out
Charging & Discharging Systems
• Manual
• Automated
• Self check
• Automated
• Semi-automated
• Self Book Drop
RFID based Library Automation
e-Security application
• CCTV for surveillance
• RFID security for theft detection
• Access Control
• Biometry access control
• Proximity access control
• SMART Card
• Proximity Card
e-Activities
• Digital Library / e-Library
An e-Library or Digital Library (both terms often used interchangeably) can be defined as a collection of
digital objects such as text, visuals, video, audio, etc. stored as standardized and customized electronic
media formats (as opposed to print, micro form, or other media), along with means for organizing,
storing, and retrieving the contents at existing access points or on own devices.
• Components of Digital Library:
• An e-Library typically consists of the following components:
• e-Content
• Repository
• E-Library software
• Underlying IT infrastructure
• Institutional Repository
• An institutional repository is an archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of
the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution.
• An institutional repository can be viewed as a "...a set of services that a university offers to
members of its community for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by
the institution and its community members."
e-Communication
• Website
• Facebook site
• Twitter
• e-Mail
Library 2.0
• Library 2.0 is a loosely defined model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a
transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The concept of
Library 2.0 borrows from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0 and follows some of the same underlying
philosophies.
• Library 2.0 = Web 2.0 tools + Library services
• Library 2.0 describes a subset of library services designed to meet user needs caused by the direct
and peripheral effects of Web 2.0 services
• In Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users.
Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library
services by encouraging feedback and participation.
• Library 2.0 model for service will ultimately replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that
have characterized libraries for centuries.
Modern Library and Digital Library Concept

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Modern Library and Digital Library Concept

  • 1. Modern Library: concept, importance & needs Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam Librarian Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University & Secretary General Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB)
  • 3. Modern library? • Modern buildings? • Modern decorations? • Modern reading space? • Modern reading materials? • Automated library systems? • Modern library services? • Modern service innovation? • Modern library personnel? May be included most of the above in a modern library.
  • 4. How can we achieve? Barriers- Overcome by Lack of Financial supports; Support from the authority; Inadequate space for a library; Congenial support; Supportive reading materials; Supportive equipment for development. Willingness of library professionals; No more pay for more work. Positive sides Willingness; Good starts; Sharing the resources; Service to the patrons with heart; Positive thinking; Working hard and waiting for the favorable environment. Overall professional commitment and responsibility .
  • 5. Sharing Does every farmer has? But getting benefits by sharing in the modern agricultural systems.
  • 8. Concept of Digital Library • A digital library, digital repository, or digital collection, is an online database of digital objects that can include text, still images, audio, video, or other digital media formats. Objects can consist of digitized content like print or photographs, as well as originally produced digital content like word processor files or social media posts. In addition to storing content, digital libraries provide means for organizing, searching, and retrieving the content contained in the collection. (Ref. Wikipedia)
  • 9. Concept of Digital Library • Where the information is stored in digital formats and accessible over a network; • The digital library is not a single entity; • Universal access to digital libraries and information services is a goal; • A Digital Library is created to facilitate permanent access to and resource discovery of selected digital resources.
  • 10. Features of Digital Library • No physical boundary. • Round the clock availability • Multiple access.. • Information retrieval. • Preservation and conservation. • Space. • Added value. • Easily accessible.
  • 11. Digital Library Software • Alfresco • Biblical software • Digital Commons • DSpace • EPrints • Expanded Books • Fedora Commons • Greenstone • Imagen Ltd • International Image • Interoperability Framework • IntraText • Invenio • Islandora • Logos Bible Software • MyCoRe • Olive Tree Bible Software • Omeka • OPUS (software) • SABDA • Samvera • SimpleDL • SobekCM
  • 12. List of some digital libraries • Europeana • Internet Public Library • Stanford Digital Library Project • Trove • World Digital Library [The World Digital Library (WDL) is an international digital library operated by UNESCO and the United States Library of Congress. https://www.wdl.org/en/ ]
  • 13. VS • Digital Library • Virtual Library • Electronic Library • Online Library • Institutional Repository
  • 17. Free eBooks - Project Gutenberg
  • 20. Scanning or Digitization of Printed Books • We do not have right to scan or digitize other’s Books or document without copy left items • Should be careful on Copy right • Copyright Basic Copyright. As a general rule, copyright for works published after Jan. 1, 1960, lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. If a book has multiple authors, the 70 years begins at the death of the last author. • Some of the following licensing may allow to make digitized • Creative Common • GPL • Public Domain or Copy left
  • 21. e-Reading materials • e-Reading materials • e-Book with Online book • e-journal with Online Journal • Datasets We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is better to purchase e-book and e-journals through consortium/consortia for low cost involvement. Two consortium of Bangladesh are • UGC Digital Library • Subscriptions • Perpetual • Renewable • Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB • Subscriptions • Renewable
  • 22. e-Reading materials • Open Access Books • DOAB • Open Access Books • DOAJ • BanglaJol • Datasets • Open Data BD • Open Data US
  • 23. DL vs IR • Digital Library (DL) An e-Library or Digital Library (both terms often used interchangeably) can be defined as a collection of digital objects such as text, visuals, video, audio, etc. stored as standardized and customized electronic media formats (as opposed to print, micro form, or other media), along with means for organizing, storing, and retrieving the contents at existing access points or on own devices. • Components of Digital Library: • An e-Library typically consists of the following components: • e-Content • Repository • E-Library software • Underlying IT infrastructure • Institutional Repository (IR) • An institutional repository is an archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution. • An institutional repository can be viewed as a "...a set of services that a university offers to members of its community for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by the institution and its community members."
  • 25. OAI-PMH • The Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) is a protocol developed for harvesting metadata descriptions of records in an archive so that services can be built using metadata from many archives. An implementation of OAI- PMH must support representing metadata in Dublin Core, but may also support additional representations.
  • 27. Library 2.0 • Library 2.0 is a loosely defined model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The concept of Library 2.0 borrows from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0 and follows some of the same underlying philosophies. • Library 2.0 = Web 2.0 tools + Library services • Library 2.0 describes a subset of library services designed to meet user needs caused by the direct and peripheral effects of Web 2.0 services • In Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users. Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library services by encouraging feedback and participation. • Library 2.0 model for service will ultimately replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that have characterized libraries for centuries.
  • 28. Needs of DL in Bangladesh
  • 29. Cautions! • Should follow the proper standard software at the time selection. • Can it be harvestable or interchangeable? • Can it be convertible? • Does the follow the ISO standard? • Is MARC or Metadata or ]relevant standard available? • Need suggestions from the practiced experienced librarian.
  • 31. e-Reading materials• e-Reading materials • e-Book with Online book • e-journal with Online Journal • Datasets We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is better to purchase e-book and e-journals through consortium/consortia for low cost involvement. Two consortium of Bangladesh are • UGC Digital Library • Subscriptions • Perpetual • Renewable • Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB • Subscriptions • Renewable • Open Access Books • DOAB • DOAJ • Datasets • Open Data BD • Open Data US
  • 32. e-Activities in Libraries e-Activities in libraries can be – e-Reading materials e-Book with Online book e-journal with Online Journal Datasets Library automation Database Bibliographic Database Patron Database Book check in & check out e-Security application CCTV for surveillance RFID security for theft detection Access Control Biometry access control Proximity access control SMART Card Proximity Card Electronic Library Digital Library Institutional Repository e-Communication Website Facebook site Twitter e-Mail Library 2.0
  • 33. e-Reading materials• e-Reading materials • e-Book with Online book • e-journal with Online Journal • Datasets We can purchase the e-books and e-journals directly but it is better to purchase e-book and e-journals through consortium/consortia for low cost involvement. Two consortium of Bangladesh are • UGC Digital Library • Subscriptions • Perpetual • Renewable • Bangladesh INASP-PERI Consortium/LiCOB • Subscriptions • Renewable • Open Access Books • DOAB • DOAJ • Datasets • Open Data BD • Open Data US
  • 34. Library Automation • Having financial capacity • Having positive attitude of the authority • Having positive attitude of the library personnel • Need a suitable software • MARC supported or not • Easy to manage • Server, computer of LAN is available or not
  • 35. Library Automation • Software • Open Source • KOHA • SLiMS • Database • Bibliographic Database • Patron Database • Book check in & check out
  • 36. Charging & Discharging Systems • Manual • Automated • Self check • Automated • Semi-automated • Self Book Drop
  • 37. RFID based Library Automation
  • 38. e-Security application • CCTV for surveillance • RFID security for theft detection • Access Control • Biometry access control • Proximity access control • SMART Card • Proximity Card
  • 39. e-Activities • Digital Library / e-Library An e-Library or Digital Library (both terms often used interchangeably) can be defined as a collection of digital objects such as text, visuals, video, audio, etc. stored as standardized and customized electronic media formats (as opposed to print, micro form, or other media), along with means for organizing, storing, and retrieving the contents at existing access points or on own devices. • Components of Digital Library: • An e-Library typically consists of the following components: • e-Content • Repository • E-Library software • Underlying IT infrastructure • Institutional Repository • An institutional repository is an archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution. • An institutional repository can be viewed as a "...a set of services that a university offers to members of its community for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by the institution and its community members."
  • 40. e-Communication • Website • Facebook site • Twitter • e-Mail
  • 41. Library 2.0 • Library 2.0 is a loosely defined model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The concept of Library 2.0 borrows from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0 and follows some of the same underlying philosophies. • Library 2.0 = Web 2.0 tools + Library services • Library 2.0 describes a subset of library services designed to meet user needs caused by the direct and peripheral effects of Web 2.0 services • In Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users. Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library services by encouraging feedback and participation. • Library 2.0 model for service will ultimately replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that have characterized libraries for centuries.