First, the digitization of library documents and its significance

The so-called digitalization of library literature refers to the acquisition of digital literature information by purchasing electronic literature and downloading network resources, so as to enhance the digitalization of library literature; The second refers to the digitization of non-digital collections in libraries. Generally speaking, the digitization of library documents can not only preserve traditional documents well, but also make digitized documents become the virtual collections of other libraries and the * * * shared resources in the whole information network; It can not only enrich the information resources of virtual library, but also promote the development and utilization of information resources by the whole society. Specifically, its significance mainly includes the following aspects:

(A) is conducive to the protection of library documents

Digitalization of library documents can reduce the risk of original loss and loss. Ancient documents and photos can be converted into digital documents, so that readers can avoid using the original directly, thus reducing or avoiding the probability of losing the original, and at the same time expanding the utilization range of the original documents. In addition, the digitalization of library documents can also play a certain role in repairing and compensating the damaged original documents, and can also solve the problem of paper embrittlement or deterioration document protection.

(b) Improve the utilization rate of literature.

The digitalization of library literature can not only meet the various needs of users for literature, but also introduce the library to readers comprehensively through online display, so that readers can fully understand the library and improve its utilization rate.

Conducive to research.

After the collection of documents is digitized, it can produce more reliable and functional digital data than before, so it is beneficial to carry out literature or scientific research, thus expanding the scope of scientific research. For example: the identification of manuscripts, the enlargement of pictures and photos, etc.

(4) It is beneficial to the scientific management of the library.

Digitalization of library collections can improve the scientific management level of libraries and provide better information services for readers and users. First of all, digital documents can support the needs of traditional libraries and create conditions for the development of characteristic services; Secondly, the library can not only copy the collected documents with low cost and low risk, but also effectively carry out inter-library loan and other activities; Thirdly, after the collection of documents is digitized, the storage space of the library can be saved, which is also conducive to the scientific management and maintenance of books and periodicals.

(5) It is conducive to developing paid services and improving the economic benefits of libraries.

After the file set is digitized, it can be burned into a CD for personal use or commercial distribution, or made into an online version for remote retrieval service on the server. Through e-commerce system, it is convenient for online paid service and subscription, which can increase the economic income of the library and expand the social influence of the library, and is also conducive to developing the collection resources and producing information products with economic benefits and social influence.

To sum up, although the digitalization of library collection is only a transformation of the existing collection form, it involves a series of changes and developments in information management, information preservation, information service, information research and so on. As an important part of information resources construction, the digitalization of library documents is of great significance.