Alexandria Digital Library: User Evaluation Studies and System Design.

Hill, Linda L.; Carver, Larry; Larsgaard, Mary; Dolin, Ron; Smith, Terence R.; Frew, James; Rae, Mary-Anna

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Publication Date: 2000

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Alexandria Digital Library: User Evaluation Studies and System Design.

Hill, Linda L.; Carver, Larry; Larsgaard, Mary; Dolin, Ron; Smith, Terence R.; Frew, James; Rae, Mary-Anna

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v51 n3 p246-59 Feb 2000

Describes the Alexandria Digital Library, a geolibrary that focuses on geographical locations. Topics include the evolution of the system and interface design; design goals; user communities, including earth scientists, information specialists, and educators; user evaluation methodologies and findings; and future possibilities. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Earth Science, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society), Geographic Location, Information Scientists, Users (Information), World Wide Web

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