A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL LIBRARY AND THAT APPLY TO THE ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION

Muhammad  Eusuf; Md. Shamim  Ahmed; Muhammad Saadmann R  Eusuf

doi:10.53808/KUS.2022.ICSTEM4IR.0040-se

Authors

Muhammad Eusuf Department of Civil Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Chattogram 4318, Bangladesh
Md. Shamim Ahmed Department of Civil Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Chattogram 4318, Bangladesh
Muhammad Saadmann R Eusuf UNSW, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2022.ICSTEM4IR.0040-se

Keywords:

Digital library; digital objects; digital storage; electronic media; traditional or conventional library

Abstract

This study aims to take a theoretical look at the arena of digital libraries. To that end, it is necessary to investigate the requirements of a digital library to establish in the departments of higher learning institutions in Bangladesh. Similarly, this study looks at the level of necessity, especially in engineering programs such as Civil Engineering, from an economic perspective. This is a precautious measure during an emergency period (state of affairs in-country) and contributes to the Sustainable Teaching and Learning (STL) in higher learning institutions for effectiveness and efficiency in developing human skill resources. For this study, a digital library for Civil Engineering is proposed to develop at the higher learning institution. The outcome of this study may apply to the discipline of Civil Engineering at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) as a pilot program and then focus on diversified areas such as structure, materials, and construction; transportation; geotechnical; environment; and water resources. There are several exceptional features of the digital library. This library will address specific learning and content needs for several different beneficiary groups; the collections will exploit contemporary multimedia techniques to encourage active online STL library collections, which will focus on learning outcomes for lifelong groups. As an integral part of the digital library, a hosting portal is needed to develop to provide easy access to the collections in highlighted diversified areas.

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