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Download full textBrooks, Sarah; Brown, Shane; Davis, Denny; LeBeau, Jennifer – Advances in Engineering Education, 2014
In engineering education, assessment instruments are often developed to evaluate programs and projects. Unfortunately, these innovations are not always adopted by intended audiences. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations (DI) Theory provides a framework to analyze characteristics of an innovation that will affect adoption. The Appraisal System for…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Adoption (Ideas), Engineering Education, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedDrabenstott, Karen M. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
A study was conducted that used transaction logs to identify the characteristics of the most complex or problematic user queries. Enhancements are recommended in the design of online catalogs that use search trees to control system responses and to determine appropriate subject-searching terminology and technique. Contains 21 references and 12…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Library Catalogs, Online Catalogs
Kriz, Harry M. – 1992
This paper describes the techniques for implementing a full-screen, custom SPIRES interface for a public-use library database. The database-independent protocol that controls the system is described in detail. Source code for an entire working application using this interface is included. The protocol, with less than 170 lines of procedural code,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedMoscoso, Purificacion; Ortiz-Repiso, Virginia – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Analyzes the change that Internet-based OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs) have represented to the structure, administration, and maintenance of the catalogs, retrieval systems, and user interfaces. Examines the structure of databases and traditional principles that have governed systems development. Discusses repercussions of the application…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedHenry, Helen K. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Human-computer interface design concepts are used as the criteria for evaluating the benefits and shortcomings of San Diego State University Library's online catalog, INNOPAC (the PAC). Features discussed include integrated files, search capabilities, system availability, user interface, record-to-record links, boolean operations, subject access,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer System Design, Databases
Direct linkBell, Colleen – Public Services Quarterly, 2006
What would it take for libraries to provide their patrons with the same kind of success in finding information using their resources as they achieve with Google, and as quickly? This author asserts that the answer is not that complicated: be more like Google, and then move beyond Google. With the technology available right now, this is not an…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Academic Libraries, Internet, Library Services
Peer reviewedArp, Lori, Ed.; And Others – RQ, 1995
Addresses the importance of effective screen and menu design for online public access catalogs, and the responsibility of the instruction librarian to learn required technological information, such as MARC format, in order to influence design. Other concerns for those involved in screen design include screens for gateways, system modules, local…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems, Information Retrieval
Hulser, Richard P. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discussion of graphical user interfaces for online public access catalogs (OPACs) covers the history of OPACs; OPAC front-end design, including examples from Indiana University and the University of Illinois; and planning and implementation of a user interface. (10 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedStanton, Deidre E.; Hooper, Todd – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Describes and evaluates LIBS Internet Access Software (also called Sonoma Software), which offers automatic Telnet connection to remote library catalogs, databases, information services, campuswide information services, and other wide-area information access tools. Instructions for obtaining and installing the software are given, and a comparison…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems
Peer reviewedEdwards, Kirstie; Van Mele, Isabel; Verheust, Mieke; Spaepen, Arthur – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Three user interfaces to LIBIS, a library catalog accessible through the Internet, were evaluated for use by people who are motor impaired to identify how interface design influences the motor actions necessary to operate the system. Problems and recommendations related to simplicity, consistency, instinctiveness, interaction/feedback, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedBerliss, Jane; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Eight articles review the progress achieved in making library computing technologies and library services accessible to people with disabilities. Adaptive technologies, automated conversion into Braille, and successful programs that demonstrate compliance with the American with Disabilities Act are described. A resource list is included. (EA)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Braille, Case Studies
Peer reviewedGunning, Kathleen; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Provides an overview of the IRIS (Intelligent Reference Information System) project at the University of Houston (Texas) libraries; describes CD-ROM database performance tests, user reactions to the CD-ROM network, and a survey of users of an expert system to recommend reference sources; and reports on current activities and future plans.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
Tyckoson, David A., Ed. – 1991
This book addresses the problem of when a library has limited catalog access, and explores various technological methods to expand the catalog beyond its traditional boundaries. Fourteen chapters describe catalog projects in individual libraries: (1) "Enhancing Access to Information: Building Catalogs for the Future" (David A. Tyckoson);…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records
