WORKING TO MAKE THE DIGITAL LIBRARY A REALITY Since their inception, libraries have provided populations with incredible amounts of knowledge. The idea of strolling into a facility, looking up any subject and finding a book that pertains to one's interests is an undervalued privilege in and of itself. Although many believed that the Information Age would result in the immediate dismantling of these institutions, it seems as if they're here to say. However, that does not mean librarians are not considering what document management software could mean for them. The time of the card catalog is over, signifying that tangible books may be soon become a thing of the past. Of course, transferring all physical literature onto a computer is an arduous, time-consuming task. Not to mention, copyright issues are sure to appear, as many publishers may fear that hackers could gain access to the document management system and steal the materials. Thankfully, this initial apprehension is allayed due to the program's security measures, which are capable of deterring criminals. A collegiate perspective While some secondary education students choose to kill brain cells through various, questionable methods, others take an active interest in their mental fulfillment. Florida State University News reported that the institution's archival library will soon be hosted on an electronic platform, enabling personnel and pupils better access to yearbooks, historical documents and other material through the virtual campus. "You can narrow your search by collection, you can narrow your search by subject, by what type of item you want to look at; whether it's a book or a photograph or manuscript," said Krystal Thomas, a digital archivist for the school, as quoted by the news source. FSU is hoping to transfer the bulk of its historical documents onto the new database, including its Napoleon Bonaparte collection, which is the second biggest compilation of documents regarding the revered French General in the United States. The university stated that international scholars often access the selection in order to conduct research studies on the 19th century figure's life. The changing face of the public library An article in the St. Cloud Times noted that an institution in central Minnesota has taken a considerable leap toward the future. Kirsti Marohn, a contributor to the news site, noted that the Great River Regional Library's document management software enables constituents to borrow an e-book, listen to an audio recording or download a repair manual from the comfort of their own homes. Statistics produced by the organization show that although the circulation
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of tangible materials declined by 5 percent in 2013, the number of digital literature checkouts rose by about 80 percent during the same year. The aforementioned measurement doesn't include Great River's databases, which hold a wide array of documents, ranging from scholarly journals to museum art collections. The institution allows those with a library card to use a barcode to log on to the system from a remote access point. Once they're authorized, they can obtain anything from "Clifford, the Big Red Dog" to Dostoevsky's "The Possessed." For those looking to make some rudimentary repairs on their car, downloading a manual on a specific model from the network can be done from a laptop in a garage. The news source mentioned that a great majority of U.S. constituents believe that libraries remain essential to their communities. After all, they are repositories of - relatively free - information that allow parents to better educate their children and for business professionals researching their next big project. A paperless document management system may actually foster greater interest in reading, contributing to the greater mental health of the U.S. population. _________________________________ Ready to kick your paper habit? Register for an upcoming webcast! Learn More about PaperSave: Case Studies | Demo | News and Events | WhitePapers | Webinars | Videos | Contact Us Tags: Industry News, document management software
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