Digitization of library resources and the formation of digital libraries: Special reference in green stone digital library software

Abstract

This paper discusses the new activities, methods and technology used in digitization and formation of digital libraries. It set out some key points involved and the detailed plans required in the process, offers pieces of advice and guidance for the practicing librarians and information scientists. Digital libraries are being created today for diverse communities and in different fields e.g. education, science culture, development, health, governance and so on. With the availability of several free digital Library software packages at the recent time, mainly green stone digital library software is the one of them to creation and sharing of information through the digital library collections has become an attractive and feasible proposition for library and information professionals around the world. Keywords: Digitization, Digital libraries, Librarians, Information scientists, Library software, Green stone digital library, Information professionals.