The Library of Virginia‘s Digital Library Project
Elizabeth Roderick
(Manager for network programmes and services, The Library Development and Networking Division, The Library of Virginia, Richmond)
Jean Marie Taylor
(Consultant, Electronic Products and Automation Resources, The Library Development and Networking Division, The Library of Virginia, Richmond)
Sam Byrd
(Consultant, Electronic Products and Automation Resources, The Library Development and Networking Division, The Library of Virginia, Richmond)
Glen Courson
(Documentation technician, The Library Development and Networking Division, The Library of Virginia, Richmond)
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Abstract
Explains the development of a project by the Library of Virginia to provide universal Internet access to the state‘s vast treasury of historical documents, records, finding aids and photographs through the process of digitization. Considers selection criteria, the HTML gateway, catalogues and databases, the family bible project, electronic card indexes, microfilm digitization, colonial records and newspaper‐based history. Outlines ongoing and future projects.
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Citation
Roderick, E., Taylor, J.M., Byrd, S. and Courson, G. (1997), "The Library of Virginia‘s Digital Library Project", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 15 No. 3/4, pp. 56-62. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378839710371295
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1997, MCB UP Limited