A history of digital libraries in one person
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The document presents a history of digital libraries from 1992 to 2017, detailing their evolution through personal experiences. It outlines key phases: proto-digital libraries focused on access, first generation libraries integrating into institutions, second generation emphasizing digital curation and flexibility, and the current convergence where digital status is inherent. Key lessons include the importance of preservation for access, persistence in scholarship, and the foundational role of standards.
A history of digital libraries in one person
- 1. 1992-2017 A History Of Digital Libraries in One Person Greg Colati April 2017 Tracing the evolution of digital libraries through one person's experiences
- 2. Lessons to Live By ❖ Preservation is the preservation of access ❖ There is no scholarship without persistence ❖ Digital libraries are built on standards-based foundations: ❖ Sustainability ❖ Reliability ❖ Interoperability ❖ Reusability
- 3. 1994-2000 Proto-Digital Libraries • Access is the primary purpose • “Boutique” projects demonstrate potential • Soft money funding Screen shots from the Internet Archive Wayback Machine
- 4. 2000-2005 First Generation Digital Libraries • From project to program • Integrated into institutional structures • Permanent budget lines and staff • Delivery remains a focus • Digital preservation is born Screen shots from the Internet Archive Wayback Machine
- 5. 2005-2013 Second Generation Digital Libraries • Digital curation supersedes digital preservation • Agnostic digital repositories replace silos of content • Interoperability is a byword • Modular “apps” dis-integrate monolithic systems • Culture of participation is born • Visualizations tell stories
- 6. 2013- ? Convergence: The Now Generation • “Digital” is no longer needed as an adjective to modify library • Policies govern the management and use of library resources regardless of format • Tools, applications and services seamlessly harvest, link, and exchange; analyze, mine, and manipulate interoperable digital resources from many sources • Standards based, linkable resources are ready to participate • Linked open data comes of age