[Sigdl-l] FW: Design and Usability of Digital Libraries

[Richard Hill]

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Richard B. Hill
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Subject: Design and Usability of Digital Libraries

Design and Usability of Digital Libraries: Case Studies in the Asia Pacific

Edited by:
Yin-Leng Theng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Schubert Foo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

ISBN:                   1-59140-441-X; $84.95 h/c
ISBN:           1-59140-442-8; $69.95 s/c
Pub Date:               March 2005
Imprint:                Information Science Publishing
Publisher:              Idea Group Inc.
Distributor:            Idea Group Inc.
Web Site: http://www.idea-group.com/books/details.asp?id=4652

Description:
Design and Usability of Digital Libraries: Case Studies in the Asia Pacific 
showcases some of the best digital library practices from organizations in 
the Asia Pacific. Particular emphasis has been placed on the design, use 
and usability of digital libraries. Not only are digital libraries 
examined, but related technologies, the management of knowledge in digital 
libraries, and the associated usability and social issues surrounding 
digital libraries are all examined.  Design and Usability of Digital 
Libraries will benefit practitioners, researchers, educators and policy 
makers from a variety of disciplines. In particular developers/designers of 
digital libraries, librarians, users and researchers will all find this 
collection of case studies a valuable tool to understanding digital
libraries.

Contents:
Section I. Digital Library Development History and Landscape
Section II. Design Architecture and Systems
Section III. Implementation Issues and Challenges
Section IV. Use and Impact,
Section V. Users and Usability
Section VI . Future Trends of Digital Libraries

***Please note that this publication is suitable for undergraduate and 
graduate students at universities with technology-related programs and are 
highly recommended for library acquisition, to be used in support of the 
teaching of such programs.***
Idea Group, Inc.
Publisher of Idea Group Publishing, IRM Press,
Information Science Publishing Imprints, CyberTech & Idea Group Reference 
Imprints

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