Zhang Yong, Chao Lemen, Xing Chunxiao, Zhang Ming, Wang Wenqing, Zhang Jian
The fundamental characteristics of the supporting platform for new generation digital libraries are proposed by conducting literary review, case study and requirement analysis. Then a novel framework for the supporting platform and its data model are designed in terms of theoretical studies, best practices and relevant standards. And the supporting platform named iDLib is implemented by employing several intellectual property rights owned by the authors. Finally, the new platform is deployed and tested on China Academic Library & Information System (CALIS) and its good performance proves the efficiency of the novel platform.