2. Why do we need digital libraries?  We are living in an information age  We are facing global competitiveness  We need quality assurance  We strive for the best in all ways  We live in a fast lane under time constraint  We need to support our user’s changing needs  We need life-long / distance learning

3. Electronic resources in digital libraries  Online databases Online databases  E_books  E_journals  Internet resources  CD-ROMs Databases  Online news wire  Multimedia Information System  Selected WWW Resources

4. Online databases  Multi-resolution seamless image database  Abstract  Bibliographies  Full-text with or without image ( normally in pdf )

5. Why do we need E_books?  Access anything / anywhere  Authoritative electronic content  Cost effective  Support new methods of teaching and learning

6. Reasons for E_book preference  No waiting - misconception  Saves money - UR quirk  Available when library is closed  No physical visit required

7. Ideal E_book system for courses resources  Simultaneous uses course reserves  Easy means to print a personal copy  Text can be loaded onto a portable device http://www.lib.rochester.edu/main/e_books/index.htm

8. What factors do we consider in selection of E_book?  Content  Interface  Format  Pricing options

9. Technical Requirement  Opens file within the browser  Requires to download programs e.g. Acrobat Reader  Plug-in programs e.g. Active X or Java ScriptJava Script  Multimedia player’s (Quick Time, media player)Quick Time  Constant need to update  Bandwidth

10. Special needs for special tools  3D molecular structure http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/ inside.html format : MOL, PDB http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/ inside.html  Computer-aided drafting http://www.hudson.lib.oh.us/Hudson%20Website/Floorpla n/Floorpln.htm format : CAD http://www.hudson.lib.oh.us/Hudson%20Website/Floorpla n/Floorpln.htm  Maps, aerial photos, geographic information systems http://gisserver.priceton.edu/sid/washingtonDC/ format : GIS

11. Special needs for special tools  Video & sound http://library.fullerton.edu/tour/ http://library.fullerton.edu/tour/ format : WMP, QT, MP3  Text ( e.g. Adobe Acrobat) format : PDF