Examines the design and operation of digital libraries and related electronic publishing practices from a socio-technical perspective. Students develop understanding of major issues, concepts, and trends, enabling them to understand the socio-technical character of digital libraries that can and will be effectively supported and used by various groups.
P: S532
**Prior to the Fall 2013 semester, courses had the designation SLIS-S.
This course was known as L566: Digital Libraries prior to the Fall 2007 semester.