- Lecture/Motivating Question:
- What are the potential benefits,
costs, and disadvantages relating to digital libraries?
- Discussion:
- Small groups of 2-6 people should meet during the
week,
drawing on the readings and other knowledge, to argue the pros and cons
of digital libraries. Each group will send in an email summary to the
instructor.
- Computer Exercise:
- Since netlib is one of the oldest and most
widely used electronic mail-based service that provides digital library
services, students will try it out to gain experience with the use of
indexes, query facilities, and semi-interactive archives.