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Digitization of resources in Sri Lankanlibraries

R.P.R.N. PremarathnaR.P.R.N. Premarathna

LibrarianLibrarian

Brandix College of Clothing TechnologyBrandix College of Clothing TechnologyNo.157, Galle Road, Ratmalana SouthNo.157, Galle Road, Ratmalana South


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CONTENT

CONCEPTUAL DEFINITIONCONCEPTUAL DEFINITION

BACK GROUND

INTRODUCTION

PROBLEM STATEMENT

AIM OF THE STUDY

POPULATION AND SAMPLE

METHODOLOGY

DATA ANALYSIS

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATION


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CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION

Digitization:

The process of converting data to digital format forprocessing by a

computer. In information systems, digitization usually refers to the

conversion ofprinted text or images (photographs, illustrations,

maps, etc.) into binary signals using some kind ofscanning devicethat enables the result to be displayed on a computer screen.

(ODLIS, 2007)

Preservation:

Prolonging the existence oflibrary and archival materials by

maintaining them in a condition suitable for use, either in their

original format or in a form more durable, through retention

under properenvironmental conditions or actions taken after a

book orcollection has been damaged to prevent further

deterioration. (ODLIS, 2007)

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Library collection:

The total accumulation ofbooks and othermaterials owned by a

library, cataloged and arranged for ease ofaccess, often

consisting of several smaller collections (reference, circulating

books, serials, government documents, rare books, special

collections, etc.). (ODLIS, 2007)

Microform

A generic term for a highly reduced photographic copy oftext

and/or images stored on a translucent medium (microfiche or

microfilm) or on an opaque medium such as card stock(microopaque oraperture card). Microforms can be original

editions orreproductions. Reader-printermachines are

required to view and make hard copies. (ODLIS, 2007)

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Retrieval:

The act of finding again, recovery, retrospective searching and

security of documents. The act of going to a specific location or

area and returning there from with an object or document.(Harrods Librarians glossary)

Accessibility:

The ease with which a person may enter a library, gain access to

its online systems, use its resources, and obtain needed

information regardless offormat. In a more general sense, the

quality of being able to be located and used by a person. In the

Web environment, the quality of being usable by everyone

regardless of disability. (ODLIS, 2007)


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INTRODUCTION

Information which contain in any media can easily be converted in

to digital format

As all media are in one format through this digitization can be

preserved and accessed easily

Today many government institutes and private institutes in the

world are involving to digitize their document with the purpose of

providing ease of access and preservation as well

Digitization is being done in Sri Lanka government institute and

private institute also.

Digitization has been attempted to library materials also


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PROBLEM STATEMENT

Is digitization used as a solution for library resources

preservation and accessibility in Sri Lankan libraries?


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POPULATION AND SAMPLE

Sri Lanka National Library and Documentation Centre

Department of National Archive, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka National Museum Library

Colombo Public Library

Sri Lanka University Libraries

American Centre

British Council

Information centers (NSF, NARA, ITI, IWMI etc.)


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METHODOLOGY

Primary data: Two structured questionnaires

Structured Interview

Secondary Data: Sources of each institute (Annualreport, proposals etc.)


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DATA ANALYSIS

Using cross tabulation method to analyze the data

which collected by two questionnaires

- To identify the growth of the accessibility

Represented by percentage values

Represented by Tables and Diagrams


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CONCLUSIONDigitization of library resources for preservation and

accessibility can be seen to some extent in above someselected libraries

There is no co-operative programme regarding this

digitization among the organization

Some institutes are in proposal stage with regards this

digitization

There is no any possibility to build up the budget by

organization itself

Lack of skilled, technical and qualified personnel

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High cost of the capture capability

Lack of sufficient technical equipment

Restriction of copyright law to digital copies

Rapid change in hardware and software configuration

Upgrading of software in the future

Possibility to break down the whole system by minor damage


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RECOMMENDATIONTo form a co-operation among each organization to develop the digital

collection

To build up co-operative policy

There must be a rules and regulation when providing access

- To define which type of materials should be provided priority

- Selection of materials by each organization

- Which type of document can be copy or download

- Using password and username

- Using IP range

Currently functioning library network can get priority for this digitization task

There is a possibility to get international support through this cooperation

( From IFLA, UNESCO, Microsoft)


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