Digital content refers to any type of material that exists in digital format, whether the material is born-digital or converted using scanning and digitization. Digital content has increased in recent years because of modern and innovative technologies, such as social media, enterprise applications, digital publishing, smart cities applications, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and mobiles devices, such as smartphones with enhanced digital capture capabilities. The shift toward open access makes it easier and more affordable for libraries to provide access to curated digital collections. The role and nature of the librarian and information professional's job are also changing. Some existing jobs are being reinvented or expanded, and many new jobs are being created.
This resource provides historical and contextual information as well as trends and tools for management of digital content.
CPD Framework and Domain
Academic and Research Librarians
Digital Knowledge Management
Show familiarity with technologies and skills for digital preservation including web crawling and archiving tools, and digital content management systems.