DIGITAL LIBRARIES: MODERN PRACTICES, FUTURE VISIONS The need for a digital library service registry

摘要

Purpose - To examine how a digital library service registry will help enable the development of distributed, service-based digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach - A discussion of recent efforts in building service registries, the key components for a digital library service registry, and the need for a reference model for building distributed digital libraries. Findings - By building a reference model, digital library system development can move forward so that digital libraries become less silos of information and more interoperating collections of distributed services Originality/value - Provides ideas for digital library developers and implementers, especially those looking for increasing collaboration and interactivity in digital libraries.