digiallkirjastamisest
digiallkirjastamisest refers to the practice of establishing and utilizing digital libraries, often within Finnish-speaking contexts. The term combines digital, kirjastaminen (library formation), and a genitive or participial ending, indicating a focus on the process of digital library creation and management.
Historically, digital library initiatives began in the late twentieth century with efforts to digitise rare manuscripts,
Key components of a digital library include metadata standards, such as MARC21 or Dublin Core, to ensure
Practical applications of digiallkirjastamisest span academia, where students and researchers retrieve peer‑reviewed articles, to public libraries,
Challenges remain, particularly in aligning licensing agreements with digital distribution, managing digitisation workflows efficiently, and addressing