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Smiraglia, Richard P. – Library Trends, 2002
Presents a background on theory in knowledge organization, which has moved from an epistemic stance of pragmatism and rationalism (based on observation of the construction of retrieval tools), to empiricism (based on the results of empirical research). Discusses historicism, external validity, classification, user-interface design, and…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Classification, Computer Interfaces, Epistemology
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Stephenson, Christie – Library Trends, 1999
Examines the Museum Educational Site Licensing (MESL) Project--a cooperative project between seven cultural heritage repositories and seven universities--as well as other developments of cultural heritage image databases for academic use. Reviews recent literature on image indexing and retrieval, interface design, and tool development, urging a…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Cooperative Programs