Over the years, there has been the need to improve the level of services provided by traditional libraries in the areas of resource accessibility and management. This is in a bid to address the challenges and inconveniences in accessing and managing the library resources. A viable means of achieving this purpose is by deployment of digital libraries. In this project, a digital library prototype based on cloud computing will be developed to demonstrate the viability of deploying and running cloud based digital libraries in Nigerian higher institutions, to curb the challenges encountered in accessing resources in traditional libraries by providing ubiquitous access to library resources.
Developing the digital library will comprise of two design phases viz; developing the library website and designing a local intranet on which the website will be hosted. The website will be developed using web scripting and programming languages such as Hypertext Mark-Up Language (HTML), JavaScript, and Hypertext Pre-Processor (PHP) etc. while the local intranet is a network of computers and other Wi-Fi enabled digital devices and a wireless access point. The network will be configured and the digital library website hosted on a dedicated server which provides services to the user devices through the access point.
At the end of this project, a prototype of cloud based digital library will be developed. On the library website, users can perform basic operations such as registering with the library and viewing the content of materials in the library collections. While the library administrator performs functions of book uploads and user authentication. This project, though demonstrated as a prototype, shows that deploying cloud based digital libraries in Nigerian higher institution will curb the challenges associated with traditional libraries.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Background of the study
- Problem statement.
- Research Aims and Objectives:
- Justification of the work...
- Scope of the Work.........
- Organization of the Work
- CHAPTER TWO
- LITERATURE RIVIEW.
- Overview of Digital Libraries.
- Challenges of Digital Libraries.
- Technological Challenges.
- Poor Technical Know-How
- Security Issues
- Addressing the Challenges of Digital Libraries.
- Cloud Computing Technology.
- Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)...
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)..\li>
- Private Cloud
- Community Cloud……………………………….
- Public Cloud....
- Hybrid Cloud
- Stakeholders in Cloud Computing
- Virtualization.........
- Properties of Virtual Machines.......
- Summary of Related Works …………
- Design and Implementation of a Web-Based Personal Digital Library
- Constructing Digital Library Information Platform Based On Cloud Computing
- Content Oriented Smart Education System Based on Cloud computing .........
- Model Based Approach to Implement Cloud Computing in E-Governance.....
- A Fuzzy Mathematical Model for Performance Testing in Cloud Computing .
- Research gaps...
- Proposed system.
- CHAPTER THREE
- DESIGN METHODOLOGY
- Research Methodology..
- Water-fall Model...
- Wireless Network Design.......
- Network Design Considerations
- Network Equipment ….……………………..\li>
- Network Design Architecture
- Wireless Network Configuration ....
- Network Security and Access Control..
- Digital Library Web Development.......
- Website Design architecture ......
- Programming Languages and Methods..
- Programming Languages.
- Programming Methods......
- CHAPTER FOUR
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- Result Analysis..........\li>
- Connecting to the network and login in to the Website...\li>
- Basic Operations on Library website.......\li>
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This project aims to develop a digital library system based on cloud computing. The goal is to overcome the challenges faced by users of traditional libraries by providing convenient and ubiquitous access to library resources and services. The project addresses the limitations of traditional library systems, such as limited access times, geographical barriers, and difficulties in managing large physical collections.
- Cloud computing as a solution for improving library accessibility and efficiency.
- The challenges of using traditional libraries, including accessibility issues, physical constraints, and management difficulties.
- The development of a digital library platform leveraging cloud computing services.
- The design and implementation of a secure and user-friendly digital library interface.
- The benefits of a digital library platform for both users and library administrators.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: Introduction This chapter provides background information on traditional and digital libraries, highlighting the need for a cloud computing-based solution to address the challenges of traditional libraries. The chapter defines the problem statement, outlining the specific limitations faced by users and administrators. It also presents the research aims and objectives, focusing on developing a digital library platform that improves accessibility and efficiency.
- Chapter Two: Literature Review This chapter explores the existing research and literature related to digital libraries, cloud computing technologies, and the challenges faced by traditional libraries. It discusses various cloud computing service models, such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, and their potential application in developing a digital library. The chapter also presents relevant case studies and research gaps in the existing literature.
- Chapter Three: Design Methodology This chapter outlines the research methodology and design considerations for developing the proposed digital library system. It discusses the chosen system development methodology, including the waterfall model. It also delves into the network design architecture, including network equipment, security measures, and access control protocols.
- Chapter Four: Results and Discussion This chapter presents the results of the research, focusing on the development and testing of the digital library platform. It discusses the analysis of the results obtained during the implementation phase, including the functionality and usability of the system. The chapter also includes a discussion of the key findings and their implications.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics and terms explored in this project are: digital libraries, cloud computing, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, accessibility, efficiency, information management, traditional libraries, challenges, network design, web development, research methodology, system development, user interface, usability, security, and access control.
- Quote paper
- Chimdi Walter Ndubuisi (Author), 2016, Development of a Digital Library based on Cloud Computing Model, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/452135
