Application of blockchain technology for distributed management of digital research library holdings

Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J.

doi:10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch012

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Application of blockchain technology for distributed management of digital research library holdings

Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J.

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Book title: Innovative technologies for enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries

Publisher: IGI Global

Year: 2022

Pages / article number: 196–212

Type: incollection

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch012

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Abstract

Technological advancement is gradually shifting the paradigm of how network records and transactions are processed and secured without third-party intervention. The importance of blockchain technology in performing these roles cannot be overstated. It has a wide application in the health, banking, insurance, real estate, media and transportation sectors. Nevertheless, the role of blockchain technology in the distributed management of digital research library resources has received limited attention. This chapter discusses the distributed management of digital research library resources through blockchain technology. It explains the meaning, features and components of blockchain technology. Concepts such as distributed library management and digital research library were clarified. Materials in a digital research library were highlighted and how they can be managed. The chapter argues for blockchain technology to be used in the distributed management of digital research library resources.