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Peer reviewedMarchionini, Gary – Library Trends, 2000
The Perseus Digital Library (PDL), under continuous development since 1987, is one of the primary digital resources for the humanities. A summary of the PDL genesis and current status is given and the multifaceted and longitudinal evaluation effort is described. A brief synthesis of results is provided and reflections on the evaluation along with…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Humanities, Information Services, Information Sources
Peer reviewedSaracevic, Tefko – Library Trends, 2000
Discusses the challenges facing digital library evaluation and suggests a conceptual framework for evaluation derived from the systems approach. A review of evaluation efforts in research and practice concentrates on derivation of criteria used in evaluation. Essential requirements for evaluation are stated. Discussed are constructs, context, and…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedYoung, Christina Carr – Library Trends, 1986
Discusses a demonstration project conducted by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science to transfer reading development technology developed by the military to adult literacy education. The development and testing of a computer-assisted instruction program for language skills in two library sites and plans for expanded testing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Demonstration Programs
