The document introduces digital libraries as collections of digital information that can be accessed through computers, as opposed to print or other physical media. It defines a digital library as an organization that collects, manages, and preserves digital content for long-term access. Digital libraries aim to provide a variety of services to support users in managing, accessing, storing, and manipulating the information held in their collections. Examples of services include collection management, replication for reliability, search tools, and name resolution. The document encourages students to search digital libraries and post relevant article links to their group topic in an online forum.
