The Data Deluge: Opportunities for Research in Educational Digital Libraries

Authors

Beijie Xu, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mimi Recker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Sherry His, Utah State University

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Internet Issues: Blogging, the Digital Divide and Digital Libraries

Editor

C. Evans

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

A blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with very limited or no access at all. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. A digital library is a library in which collections are stored in digital formats. This book provides insight into the technologies provided by the internet such as blogging, digital libraries and the digital divide, which both enhance communication between certain individuals and limit others.

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Recommended Citation

Xu, B., Recker, M., & Hsi, S. (2010). The Data Deluge: Opportunities for Research in Educational Digital Libraries. In C. Evans (Ed). Internet Issues: Blogging, the Digital Divide and Digital Libraries. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.