Understanding the elements of a digital library project plan - Part 1

Purpose – This, the first of a two‐part article, aims to provide an overview of the elements necessary to develop an effective project plan for digital library projects.Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a review and summarization of the literature and thinking in project management applied to the digital library context.Findings – It is found that there are many different approaches to creating a digital library project plan, but five basic elements are essential for developing an effective digital library project plan.Originality/value – This article provides a succinct synopsis and checklist for creating a digital library project plan.