DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL LIBRARY SYSTEM

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL LIBRARY SYSTEM

ABSTRACT

Libraries have always been an integral aspect of any school’s instructional and informational sector. The success of any library is heavily reliant on good management.

Several libraries have failed as a result of poor management and inability to handle sensitive information pertaining to library members.

As a result, the goal of this research was to create a digital library system that will assist in directing and positioning the library to meet its ever-increasing demands.

The current system was analytically and critically researched or assessed during the building of this new system, and therefore the recognized strengths and shortcomings were emphasized, and a new system was built to address the problem.

The current system was examined utilizing a globally accepted standard process known as Structured System Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM). The program modules designed for the system utilizing computer aided design tools were coded in the visual basic 6.0 programming language.

CHAPITRE ONE

INTRODUCTION

To produce high-end information systems, services, and institutions, the Digital Library System (DLS) expands and integrates methodologies used in traditional libraries as well as distributed information systems. In this section, we will look at some of the aspects or components of digital libraries and analyze some of the recent developments in this expanding sector.

Creating a complete digital library system will assist users in managing all stages of the information lifecycle. It is very important to simplify the authoring and producing process so that a larger public can participate by immediately uploading all forms of multimedia content to digital libraries. Readers can benefit from this type of computer-mediated communication across time and location with downstream access. Finally, it is hoped that knowledge will be shared, resulting in yet another cycle of discovery, writing, and consumption aided by digital libraries.

1.1 THE STUDY’S BACKGROUND

We currently live in a jet era, which is characterized primarily by rapid changes in technology, lifestyle, and value. This is, without a doubt, the information age.

The computer is one of the primary inventions that has accelerated the world’s technological growth. The computer is basically an electronic information processor that is fast altering how we obtain, organize, recall, access, analyze, synthesize, and use data. The efficiency with which information is generated and conveyed determines a society’s rate of advancement and the fulfillment of its people. Modern culture is information-driven, and information is now a universal requirement.

Furthermore, computers have influenced how individuals consume information. It has altered the rate at which work is completed, as well as the relationship between the people who transport and use information. However, computers and libraries are not excluded from using computers to carry out their daily duties, particularly when it comes to the volume of information generated. Libraries have evolved over time, giving birth to digital libraries.

1.2 THE PROBLEM’S STATEMENT

Traditional libraries have various shortcomings. These deficiencies are listed below.

Users of traditional libraries must physically visit the library, which can sometimes cause congestion.

The inability to access library materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The library’s resources cannot be used at the same time. It’s one step at a time.

Traditional libraries have storage space constraints.

1.3 THE STUDY’S GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The system under consideration The Digital Library System has broad goals that it seeks to achieve. These are their names:

To develop a number of access services for searching, browsing, and discovering resources.

To arrange and index digital objectives for a variety of purposes such as cataloging, finding aids, and databases.

Reduced lending and acquisition costs through the usage of a digital library.

Comprehensive data storage in a huge repository that authorized users can access.

Reduce the expense of running a traditional library.

1.4 THE STUDY’S SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

The suggested system’s objectives have been restricted. This is intended to ensure that the objectives are met. These are their names:

Physical Boundary Removal: Ensure that users do not always go to the library physically, but can access library resources once linked to the server.

The Time Machine Availability: Allowing consumers to access information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Information Retrieval: To make it simple and convenient for the user to search the complete collection using any search word (Title OR Authors name), therefore providing user-friendly interfaces and clickable access to its resource.

Preservation and conservation: Allow access to items that would otherwise deteriorate due to repeated use.

Multiple Access: Make sure that multiple people can use the same resources at the same time.

Space: Capable of storing information digitally while taking up little physical space.

1.5 THE STUDY’S IMPORTANCE

The advantages of a digital library over a traditional library in achieving the study’s aims are enormous. Users will be able to access library resources digitally, eliminating the inconvenience of lugging books, journals, periodicals, and other items that could cause quick wear and tear on this library resource. Furthermore, it will allow users to access digital books at the same time without having to wait for the book to be returned to the library.

The suggested system would provide security to assist in the tracking of library resources through the creation of a comprehensive database that will store the library materials. In addition, the technology will reduce some of the routine manual labour that is common in a typical library.

1.6 STUDY OBJECTIVES

The findings of this research work for the proposed system (Digital Library System) were carried out in the digital library division of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU). This study’s scope will include the following:

Indexing and cataloguing of information.

Resource classification at the library.

Searching and retrieving information (downloading).

Book registration/digital resource uploading

User registration.

Database administration.

1.7 THE STUDY’S LIMITATIONS

This proposed approach will not take audio collections into account. It is a web-based delivery system, not a standalone delivery system with its own user file, login ID, and password. Furthermore, the time frame for this project task is limited. A drawback encountered over the course of this research endeavor is a lack of financial resources.

1.8 DEFINITION OF CONNECTED TERMS

Referring to or utilizing signals or information represented by discrete values of a physical quantity.

A library is a structure or room that houses collections of books, periodicals, and occasionally films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.

A digital library is a sort of information retrieval system that stores collections in digital format.

A collection of facts or data is referred to as information.