A project management approach to digital library development

Abstract

This paper describes how organizations can apply a project management approach to digital library development. Employing a project management approach can assist various types of organizations in effectively and efficiently implementing a digital library. The digital library project team should strive to create a document and knowledge management information system that supports the on-line learning and research behavior of both expert and novice researchers, regardless of their experience using computer-based learning environments. Applying this approach to digital library development includes initiating the project by obtaining top management support to create a team that employs project management processes during each of the phases of the development effort. These project management processes include managing project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement. After initiating the project, team leaders and members plan, execute, and control digital library development efforts using project management techniques. Closing the project should facilitate the completion of development and the transition to ongoing operation, support, and maintenance of the digital library. TS - Web of Science