Digital Library Media Used for Livelong Learning

Abstract

Background and Aims: Due to the advancements in technology that are becoming more common nowadays. As a result, document production has changed from the original form of printed media to other forms of media such as video or electronics, which allows more information to be stored in digital form. For this reason, the researcher is interested in this research study with the objectives of this research being: (1) to digital library Media Used for lifelong learning and (2) to study new guidelines and knowledge in digital library Media Used for lifelong learning.

Methodology:  This research is mixed methods research. The sample population is 400 library users using the Cochran method, using a convenience sampling method. The tool used to collect data was an online questionnaire and qualitative research; a purposive sampling method of 18 people was used. In-depth interviews with digital library experts were used. Statistics used in data analysis include descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

Results: (1) Using digital library media to promote a society of lifelong learning. By interviewing experts, it was found that there are 8 elements: organizational policy, objectives, and operational guidelines. Information content, working group on information technology in creating and using document storage format, Information access, and the level of media use of digital libraries to promote a society of lifelong learning. Overall, it is at the highest level. And when considering each item, it was found that the item with the highest average value was Digital information resources and online database types, followed by the characteristics of digital information resources. And the item with the lowest average value is digital information resource service and new guidelines, and knowledge in using digital library media, be ready to collect data, a digital library development plan/project has been prepared. Especially in the working group and technology in creating and using, to be clearer.Conclusion: The findings emphasize the critical role of digital library media in promoting lifelong learning by identifying key components such as organizational policy, digital information resources, and document storage and access technology. The study reveals that, while digital resources and online databases are extremely effective, improvements in digital information resource services are required to improve the overall development of digital library systems.