Digital Libraries, Repositories and Documents

This course covers the processes relevant to the creation and management of digital libraries and repositories, including digital file formats, metadata management, and database management.

Audience: This course targets individuals involve in the management and dissemination of documents: library managers, publication officers, communication specialists, archivists, information specialists, system managers, content developers and general management.

You will learn about: the importance of digital libraries and repositories; processes and tools for setting up digital libraries and repositories; intellectual property rights and approaches required with different legal systems; electronic formats for pictures and documents; digitization processes and database management systems; and making content visible and accessible through websites, search engines, and social media.