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Peer reviewedHill, Linda L.; Janee, Greg; Dolin, Ron; Frew, James; Larsgaard, Mary – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1999
Defines digital library collections and outlines two classes of collection metadata. Describes the Alexandria Digital Library (ADL) Project approach to collection metadata, including the ADL system architecture and collection guidelines and the format and use of the ADL collection metadata. Appendices include ADL collection metadata and example.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Information Management
Hill, Linda L.; Zheng, Qi – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1999
Describes the development by the Alexandria Digital Library of a gazetteer (dictionary of geographic names) composed of a Gazetteer Content Standard, a Feature Type Thesaurus, and an operational interactive gazetteer service. Illustrates the use of this tool in a georeferenced digital library and relates progress in working with Federal agencies…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Geographic Location
Peer reviewedHill, Linda L.; Carver, Larry; Larsgaard, Mary; Dolin, Ron; Smith, Terence R.; Frew, James; Rae, Mary-Anna – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 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
