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Peer reviewedMarchionini, Gary – Library Trends, 2000
The Perseus Digital Library (PDL), under continuous development since 1987, is one of the primary digital resources for the humanities. A summary of the PDL genesis and current status is given and the multifaceted and longitudinal evaluation effort is described. A brief synthesis of results is provided and reflections on the evaluation along with…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Humanities, Information Services, Information Sources
Peer reviewedPeters, Thomas A. – Library Trends, 2000
Suggests that current conditions are nearly ideal for the effective meta-assessment of online reference services (ORS), in part because expected patterns and modes of service have not yet been established for emerging and evolving online environments, and in part because the distance between theory and practice regarding reference service in…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Evaluation, Information Policy, Information Services
Peer reviewedMarcum, Deanna B. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines three essential questions and suggests areas for research in each: (1) How are digital resource users best served: What resources will they want? How will they want to use them? What services will most enhance use? (2) What elements are required for a coherent preservation strategy covering resources both digital and traditional? (3) What…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedBorgman, Christine L.; Gilliland-Swetland, Anne J.; Leazer, Gregory H.; Mayer, Richard; Gwynn, David; Gazan, Rich; Mautone, Patricia – Library Trends, 2000
Discusses the research design for an educational evaluation of the Alexandria Digital Earth ProtoType (ADEPT), a digital library of geo-referenced information resources. Reviews the deployment of digital libraries in educational settings, the role of information technology in developing students' scientific thinking, and evaluation of digital…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries
