Digital vs Electronic
https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2020-12-159-172
Abstract
The authors attempt to determine which of two adjectives are preferable to be used to describe processes and/or objects of cognition within scientific disciplines related to modern libraries, and whether these two terms are the synonyms to be reasonably equally used. The history of the adjectives digital and electronic as well as of the related terms is described; the definitions are given as they appear in Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries of the English language. The modern-day use of these adjectives, in particular in library and information activities and studies is assessed. The findings of the analysis of the websites of major world library associations are presented, e.g. those of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and American Library Association (ALA). The history of use and the current status of the adjectives digital and electronic in library and information practice and scientific studies are analyzed. Within the context of the problems set forward in the article, the state terminological standard GOST 7.0.103-2018 “Library and information services. Terms and definitions” is reviewed. The authors conclude that the two adjectives are synonymous and may be used equally when solving theoretical and/or practical problems in library and information activities and studies; and that the combinations digital/electronic libraries and digital/electronic library science are equally acceptable.
About the Authors
Ks. Yu. Volkova
Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ksenia Yu. Volkova – Advisor to Academic Director
Moscow
V. V. Zverevich
Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victor V. Zverevich – Assistant to Academic Director
Moscow
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Volkova K.Yu., Zverevich V.V. Digital vs Electronic. Scientific and Technical Libraries. 2020;(12):159-172. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2020-12-159-172
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