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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL LIBRARY
Loertscher suggested several advantages of digital library.
Digital library provides a starting point for all research.
State and federal requirements are to provide adequate and appropriate educational opportunities for all students.
The digital library is ideal in support of students receiving their schooling using distance learning education.
Provide excellent opportunities for a broad range of patrons to find appropriate research materials all in one place.
Provide excellent opportunities for a broad range of patrons to find appropriate research materials all in one place.
The access to information is not dependent on the patron being in one location.
Digital library need not be dependent on each user having a particular type of computer or even a computer at all.
Digital libraries can be customized so user can have access to what they want and need to use
The librarian is in full control of the selection of materials for the digital library.
The librarian is in full control of the selection of materials for the digital library.
DISADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES
Access is an equity issue.
Enough but too many resources.
Cut and paste.
Obsolescence of books.
Budget
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