Design and usability of digital libraries case studies in the Asia-Pacific

• Other Authors: Foo, Schubert 1961- (Editor), Theng, Yin-Leng 1961- editor
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey, PA Information Science Pub. 2005; ©2005
• Subjects: Digital libraries > Case studies; Information storage and retrieval systems > Case studies; Digital libraries > Case studies > Pacific Area
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• Physical Description: xiv, 395 pages illustrations 27 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 159140441X (h/c); 1591404428 (s/c); 1591404436 (ebook)

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.