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Martin, Kathi; Lin, Xia; Lunin, Lois – Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, 2003
Reports on the human factors considered in the design and implementation of a digital museum for historic costume. Starting with an elicitation and analysis of the qualitative and functional needs of its users, an evolutionary prototype was developed for a model of digital archiving that delivers a gratifying Web experience, visually and…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer System Design, Database Design, Design Preferences

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

Wagner, Richard A.; Levinson, David – Microform Review, 1989
Examines the consequences of and implications resulting from the conversion of the Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) Microfiche Archive to optical data disk storage. The discussion focuses on changes made in data content, structure, and display, and the effect on user access and utility. (six references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Database Design, Full Text Databases