Digital Library Architecture: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

The paper presents trends in Digital Library Architecture and describes the major initiatives. Digital library is a very complex system. A digital library can have multi-tier architecture. Different digital libraries follow different architectures and models. This paper discusses the basic concepts and principles involved in its design and architecture as well as the major components of a digital library has been focused in context to the new generation of digital library. It further presents an evaluative account of various digital library architectures.