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Wang, Zhonghong – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2009
An online survey was sent to academic libraries and consortia with an integrated library system (ILS) migration project, based on review of press releases from major U.S. ILS vendors. This study takes a systematic approach to provide a snapshot of the academic ILS market and key factors affecting the outcome of an ILS migration project. It reveals…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Systems, Library Materials, Computer System Design
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Buckland, Michael K.; Florian, Doris – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1991
Examines the relationship between users' expertise, task complexity of information system use, and artificial intelligence to provide the basis for a conceptual framework for considering the role that artificial intelligence might play in information systems. Cognitive and conceptual models are discussed, and cost effectiveness is considered. (27…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Difficulty Level
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Bodker, Susanne – Human-Computer Interaction, 1998
Discusses the design of computer applications, focusing on understanding design representations--what makes design representations work, and how, in different contexts. Examines the place of various types of representation (e.g., formal notations, models, prototypes, scenarios, and mock-ups) in design and the role of formalisms and representations…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Newby, Gregory B. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1991
Introduces navigation as a central concept for information retrieval and for information systems in general. The evolution of information systems is described; navigability as an aid to improve relevance is discussed; and a system under development that attempts to facilitate navigation for information retrieval is described. (31 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Systems
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Dervin, Brenda – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Examines the relationship between information and democracy through a framework of six stereotyped assumptions regarding ontology and epistemology, i.e., dogma, naturalism, cultural relativity, constructivism, postmodernism, and communitarianism. Implications for the design and implementation of information systems are discussed. (Contains 93…
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer System Design, Constructivism (Learning), Democracy
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Aldinger, Loviah E.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
This article describes the stages in developing a special education expert system: orientation, development of a theoretical framework, generation of content for the system databases, and checks for consistency and logic/revision. It explains the synthesis and application required to build the content for the system and discusses typical problems…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Girill, T. R.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1991
Describes enhancements made to a hypertext information retrieval system at the National Energy Research Supercomputer Center (NERSC) called DFT (Document, Find, and Theseus). The enrichment of DFT's entry vocabulary is described, DFT and other hypertext systems are compared, and problems that occur due to the need for frequent updates are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Hypermedia
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Latta, Gail F.; Swigger, Keith – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1992
Discusses the application of theories of cognitive modeling to information systems design and describes research that investigated the validity of the repertory grid for incorporation into intelligent front-end interfaces for information storage and retrieval systems. Personal construct theory is discussed and future research is suggested. (67…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Computer System Design, Correlation, Databases
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Allen, Bryce L. – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology, 1991
Reviews cognitive research and the design of information systems based on cognitive research that has appeared in the information science literature since 1985 and that is primarily user oriented. Topics discussed include various types of knowledge and cognitive models, general and specific cognitive processes, cognitive abilities, and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer System Design
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Barker, Philip – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1992
Special types of prosthetic devices have been designed to support the specific needs of disabled and handicapped computer users in retrieving information. Of particular importance are interfaces based on the use of sound, tactile operations, and gestures. Such interfaces may be used to provide disabled people with access to hypermedia information.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Information Retrieval
Sonnenwald, Diane H.; Lievrouw, Leah A. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1991
Discussion of communication between designers and users of information systems focuses on a review of seven participatory design techniques in terms of the communication dimensions found in the Lievrouw and Finn communication systems model. Implications for the development of more effective and appropriate design models and methods are suggested.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Software, Computer System Design, Designers
Schamber, Linda; Eisenberg, Michael – 1988
Arguing that relevance judgments are fundamental to the design and evaluation of all information retrieval systems, and that a consensus on the definition of the central concept of relevance has not been reached, this paper begins by critically reviewing four approaches to the problem of defining relevance: (1) the system-oriented approach…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer System Design, Information Science, Information Systems
Koenig, Michael E. D. – American Libraries, 1990
Discussion of library information systems focuses on the idea of including user-supplied data (USD) in libraries' automated catalogs. Hypertext is mentioned, the information explosion and the ability to selectively retrieve information is considered, and the value of user input in evaluating the relevance of material is discussed. (12 references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
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Kensing, Finn; Simonsen, Jesper; Bodker, Keld – Human-Computer Interaction, 1998
Presents a conceptual framework and a coherent method for information-technology design in an organizational context within the participatory-design tradition. The MUST method, developed through projects in Danish and American organizations, is based on thorough participation with users and managers and combines the use of ethnographic techniques…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Cooperative Programs, Designers, Ethnography
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Peslak, Alan – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
Researchers have suggested that up to 50 % of the effort in development of information systems is devoted to user interface development (Douglas, Tremaine, Leventhal, Wills, & Manaris, 2002; Myers & Rosson, 1992). Yet little study has been performed on the inclusion of important interface and human-computer interaction topics into a current…
Descriptors: Assignments, Student Attitudes, Information Systems, Information Technology