Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Libraries and Repositories

• Defining digital libraries and repositories
• Exploring their role in modern organizations
• Understanding key concepts and terminology
• Using DSpace for repository planning
• Case Study: Assess needs for a digital library

Module 2: Building Digital Libraries and Repositories

• Planning and designing digital collections
• Building institutional repositories
• Selecting tools for digital library creation
• Using Omeka for collection management
• Case Study: Design a digital repository framework

Module 3: Intellectual Property and Copyright

• Understanding copyright basics and legal frameworks
• Navigating copyrights in libraries and publishing
• Addressing intellectual property challenges
• Using Creative Commons licenses
• Case Study: Develop a copyright policy for a library

Module 4: Textual Digital Formats

• Exploring textual formats (HTML, XML, PDF)
• Understanding character encoding and markup
• Converting between textual formats
• Using Microsoft Word for document formatting
• Case Study: Convert documents to XML format

Module 5: Non-Textual Digital Formats

• Managing electronic picture formats
• Comparing non-textual format standards
• Ensuring compatibility and accessibility
• Using Adobe Photoshop for image processing
• Case Study: Standardize image formats for a repository

Module 6: Digitization Processes

• Overview of the digitization workflow
• Selecting materials for digitization
• Handling delicate and heritage documents
• Using scanners for high-quality digitization
• Case Study: Plan a digitization project

Module 7: Metadata and Subject Indexing

• Applying metadata standards (Dublin Core, LOM)
• Managing metadata for document and learning objects
• Implementing manual subject indexing
• Using MARC for metadata creation
• Case Study: Develop a metadata schema

Module 8: Database Management for Libraries

• Understanding textual and relational databases
• Using databases for document delivery
• Applying SQL for library data management
• Using CDS-ISIS for textual databases
• Case Study: Design a library database system

Module 9: Visibility and Accessibility Strategies

• Designing user-friendly library websites
• Optimizing content for search engines and feeds
• Leveraging Web 2.0 and social media platforms
• Using Google Analytics for visibility tracking
• Case Study: Enhance a library’s online visibility

Module 10: Access Control and Preservation

• Implementing access control for digital collections
• Developing long-term preservation strategies
• Exploring emerging technologies like blockchain
• Using LOCKSS for preservation
• Case Study: Create an access and preservation plan