Abstract
In order to preserve iconic documents and to increase its utilization, managers and librarians have overcome various problems aiming at the realization of perfect image database and collection management system. This paper describes its historical development from 1960's to present time along the process from its origin that we thirsted for image database to the construction of system in which Internet is utilized. Several projects which promoted its historical development, and its constructed system are outlined as well. Also it is commented on its evaluation, various problems involved in technical innovations, a life of digital media, and problems now we are facing such as copyright, etc.
