The seven levels of identification: An overview of the current state of identifying objects within digital libraries
Program: electronic library and information systems
ISSN: 0033-0337
Article publication date: 1 October 2006
Abstract
Purpose
This article aims to describe the state of the art of bibliographic identifiers used in digital libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
A model with seven layers is used to define the scope of the identifiers that exist within the digital library field.
Findings
Based on an analysis of the identifiers a conclusion is drawn that many new identifiers must be developed in order to cater to the growing needs of libraries and other organisations involved with creation and dissemination of publications. Also, traditional identifiers must be modified in order to make them more suitable to the needs of electronic publishing.
Originality/value
A useful overview of the work of international standards bodies in the area of identification of digital objects.
Keywords
Citation
Hakala, J. (2006), "The seven levels of identification: An overview of the current state of identifying objects within digital libraries", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 40 No. 4, pp. 361-371. https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330610707935
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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