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Blockchain Technology: Its Implications and advantages for Libraries in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Dilhani, M.P.P
dc.contributor.author Suraweera, Namali
dc.contributor.author Wadasinghe, Chandima
dc.date.accessioned 2022-02-17T10:05:41Z
dc.date.available 2022-02-17T10:05:41Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Dilhani M.P.P, Namali Suraweera, Chandima Wadasinghe (2021), Blockchain Technology: Its Implications and advantages for Libraries in Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 74-78. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24432
dc.description.abstract Blockchain technology is primarily used for securely transacting in a digital environment by verifying and maintaining a transaction record in a distributed, time-stamped way. Objectives of the paper to Understanding of blockchain technology and how it works in Library environment, review of literature of blockchain technology and its potential uses and discuss the connection between blockchain technology for future libraries in Sri Lanka. Library Information Science Technology Abstracts, Google Scholar, Emerald, Taylor and Francis and Scopus databases and blockchain management or blockchain technology or libraries were used as search terms. Study revealed that blockchain technology is increasingly being used in libraries for a variety of purposes, including improving metadata systems, safeguarding digital first sale rights, and peer-to-peer sharing. Further studies recommended to be held to exploit this technology to a maximum level for the benefit of libraries in Sri Lankan context. en_US
dc.publisher Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Blockchain management; Blockchain Technology; Libraries; Sri Lanka en_US
dc.title Blockchain Technology: Its Implications and advantages for Libraries in Sri Lanka en_US


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