Becoming a Digital Library

Susan J. Barnes is Resource Sharing Coordinator, Pacific Northwest Regional Medical Library, University of Washington, Seattle. The author of numerous professional publications, she is a member of the American Library Association, the Medical Library Association, and the Washington Medical Library Association. She received the B.S. degree (1976) in horticulture from Washington State University, Pullman, and the M.S. degree (1978) in librarianship from the University of Washington School of Librarianship, Seattle.

"The accomplishments of the Mann Library staff in the digital arena are numerous and far-reaching in their impact…."…This book is an outstanding example of Mann Library's teamwork….Reading the various chapters is sure to benefit those seeking advice on the digital library highway, but in a broader sense, this book is vital for anyone seeking to build a healthy, vibrant, and successful organization."Sarah Thomas, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.

• Foreword, Preface, Introduction, VISIONS, 1. The Culture of Engaged Institutions, 2. Mainstreaming, ASSETS, 3. Resources for the Digital Library, 4. Investing in Staff: Hiring, Training, and Mentoring, 5. Teams and Teamwork, TECHNOLOGY, 6. Information Technology Services, 7. Project Management and Implementation, 8. Input and Feedback from Digital Library Users, 9. New Frontiers and the Scout, Index