Digital Libraries (DLs) is a recent term used to refer to video files used in a shared space. Fox and his colleagues information systems (IS) and services that provide elec- (1995) noted these kinds of conceptual differences when tronic documents-text files, digital sound, digital they observed: video-available in dynamic or archival repositories.
Some insist that DLs refer to documentary collections
The phrase ''digital library'' evokes a different impression that are accessed via the Internet, while others refer to in each reader. To some it simply suggests computerization of DLs as any collection of electronic text, sound, or video traditional libraries. To others, who have studied library science, files used in a shared space. There is much at stake in it calls for carrying out of the functions of libraries in a new these debates. If DLs are narrowly defined, then we lose way, encompassing new types of information resources; new the ability to learn about key DL issues from previous approaches to acquisition (especially with more sharing and research, theory, and professional practice in IS and lisubscription services); new methods of storage and preservabrarianship. We present a case study of the use of legal tion; new approaches to classification and cataloging; new research DLs (LRDLs) in the California Civil and Criminal modes of interaction for patrons; more reliance on electronic Courts. We extend the concept of organization validity systems and networks; and dramatic shifts in intellectual, orga-(Markus & Robey, 1983) in IS to that of organizational nizational, and economic practices. (p. 24) usability in LRDLs. The results suggest that points of access to LRDLs influence usage, that there is a strong interplay between home computer use and LRDL use They also note that the name ''digital library'' itself at work, and that legal professionals prefer one-on-one has had varied connotations: assistance rather than group training. Conditions fostering organizationally unusable systems are presented based on empirical data.
As we consider many of the discussions and activities in this area over the period 1991-1993 . . . we note a shift from electronic library to digital library as the preferred term, perhaps following the growing interest in digital networks, digital audio,