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Peer reviewedSmiraglia, 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
Peer reviewedRui, Yong; Ortega, Michael; Huang, Thomas S.; Mehrotra, Sharad – Library Trends, 1999
Reports some of the progress made over the years toward exploring information beyond the text domain. Describes the Multimedia Analysis and Retrieval Systems (MARS), developed to increase access to non-textual information. Addresses the following aspects of MARS: (1) visual feature extraction; (2) retrieval models; (3) query reformulation…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedStephenson, 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
