Understanding the elements of a digital library project plan: part 1
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 25 May 2012
Abstract
Purpose
This, the first of a two‐part article, aims to provide an overview of the elements necessary to develop an effective project plan for digital library projects.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper takes the form of a review and summarization of the literature and thinking in project management applied to the digital library context.
Findings
It is found that there are many different approaches to creating a digital library project plan, but five basic elements are essential for developing an effective digital library project plan.
Originality/value
This article provides a succinct synopsis and checklist for creating a digital library project plan.
Keywords
Citation
Cervone, H.F. (2012), "Understanding the elements of a digital library project plan: part 1", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 75-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751211236604
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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