scholarly journals Book Review: Designing Web Interfaces to Library Services and Resources, and Design Wise: A Guide for Evaluating the Interface Design of Information Resources

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-106
Author(s):  
Margaret Rohdy ◽  
Julia Gelfand
Keyword(s):  
Interface Design ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Web Interfaces

Matters of geoportal interfaces designing

2019 ◽  
Vol 944 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
S.A. Yamashkin ◽  
A.A. Yamashkin ◽  
O.A. Zarubin
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Data Management Systems ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Graphical Interfaces ◽  
Spatial Data Management ◽  
Software Modules ◽  
Cross Platform

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the problem of designing graphic geoportal interfaces. The authors formulated the basic points for solving problems in this field, having given the rationale and detailed description of each of them. The emphasis is made on the flexible arrangement of the design and development of interfaces, aiming at the future realities, at the human centricity of the interface design process, at the need for cross-platform adaptive web interfaces, at the preference to use proprietary and third-party software modules over the implementation of spatial data management systems. Lists of basic functional and quality requirements for graphical interfaces of geoportals are given. The geoportal “Natural and cultural heritage of Mordovia” is presented as an illustrative example of the various implementation of graphical user web interfaces. An experimental assessment of the effectiveness of measures to improve geoportal graphical interfaces is given. It is shown that properly over-thought interfaces of geoportal systems can contribute to solving various kinds of problems in many fields.

scholarly journals How the Botswana International University of Science and Technology Library Engages its Stakeholders in Connecting Information Resources, Services, and Space

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3/4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayanda Agnes Lebele
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Functional Roles ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Different Types ◽  
International University

In the quest to develop more innovative customer-focused library services, the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) Library embarked on the development of robust initiatives that involved the engagement of various stakeholders. The emerging consultative and engaging trend is premised on the key values of facilitating access to information and demand-driven inclusive library services. The paper presents how the BIUST Library engages stakeholders in the development of multiple and flexible opportunities to access and use information. In doing so, it describes the recreation of internal library structures, space, and processes in a way that accommodates and demonstrates the categories and functional roles of different types of library stakeholders. The paper further points to how the stakeholders’ cultures and systems create a divide or imbalance in the access and usage of library services. The paper also argues for a need to define library stakeholders and develop engagement strategies that are entity and initiative specific.

Library Services for Bioinformatics

Biotechnology ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1254-1267
Author(s):  
Shri Ram
Keyword(s):  
Information Services ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Knowledge Dissemination ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Integration Platform ◽  
Data Intensive ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Status ◽  
Bioinformatics Community

Bioinformatics is an emerging data intensive discipline. The community and information resources and sources are heterogeneous. It is the role of library to provide a comprehensive platform to deliver effective information services to the community. The paper discusses the status of various bioinformatics information resources available for the community. It is essential to search, consolidate and made information resources available to the community. The paper also discusses the methodology for integration of information resources at a single platform. The integration platform is proposed shall highlight the role of the library in understanding the current best practices to deliver effective information to bioinformatics community. It will discuss the close relationship between data and information playing an extensive role in generation of bioinformatics knowledge. Further, a model has been proposed for the resource integration in the area of bioinformatics in order to provide a comprehensive platform for knowledge dissemination.

Library Services to Patrons With Disabilities

2021 ◽  
pp. 141-158
Author(s):  
Abiola Bukola Elaturoti
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Specialized Services

Libraries are coming to terms with the fact that their primary role is to provide information resources and services to all equally without any category of users being neglected or feeling left out. Those with disabilities need specialized services and attention, which libraries as public places must be ready to offer. How should patrons with disabilities be treated when they visit the library or need the assistance of librarians? Do they have access to library resources in the format that suits their form of disability and enhances their getting their information needs met? This chapter sheds light on how patrons with disabilities can be served adequately by libraries and librarians.

User Satisfaction With Library Information Resources and Services

2021 ◽  
pp. 1038-1059
Author(s):  
S. Muthuvennila ◽  
P. Kannan
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
University Research ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
E Mail

This chapter deals with the purpose of library resources and services stratification of users of Alagappa University. Users are the most vital component of libraries. Alagappa University Central Library provided the various types of services in RFID, Web OPAC, SMS and e-mail alerts, ETD, DLNET service, mobile-based digital services, etc. The study covers 76 scholars out of 82 questionnaires distributed. The questionnaires were distributed in 10 departments in the Faculty of Arts in Alagappa University. The statistical techniques used for the analysis of data are the frequency, cross tables, descriptive statistics. This chapter describes the use of resources and services, library services, services provided to the users, e-resources access at Alagappa University, scope and limitations of the study, and objectives for using the resources and services. Alagappa University research scholars mostly used the library resources and services.

Library Anxiety

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-58
Author(s):  
Anjaline C. ◽  
Sheba Priskkillal C.
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Minimal Level ◽  
Library Anxiety ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Psychological Barrier ◽  
Library Resources

Recent surveys on usage of library services reveal that nearly one third of the user population uses the library resources effectively to fulfill their information requirements. The remaining two thirds are either under-utilizing or using at minimal level. The reasons for non-usage of library resources include the anxiety towards the information system. Library anxiety is a kind of psychological fear experienced by the users while using information services or accessing the ICT-based information resources in a library. Library anxiety is characterized by negative emotions including tension, fear, feelings of uncertainty and helplessness, negative self-defeating thoughts, and mental disorganization that are experienced in the library setting. It is a kind of psychological barrier that hinders the effective usage of library-based information resources. It is more prevalent among the beginners than others. This chapter highlights anxiety, types of anxiety, different types of library users, causes of library anxiety, and the remedial measures to overcome library anxiety.

A Study on the Principle of Interface Color Scheme for Visually Impaired People

2011 ◽  
Vol 230-232 ◽  
pp. 357-361
Author(s):  
Si Yu Ma ◽  
Chen Sheng Wang ◽  
Xiu Qin He
Keyword(s):  
Interface Design ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Web Interface ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Web Interface Design ◽  
Color Scheme ◽  
The Web

The use of color is of great significance to the appearance and usability of web interfaces. However, visually impaired people have always been ignored in web interface design in terms of color scheme. Therefore, it is necessary to study their difficulties while browsing web pages and accessing to information. By means of enumerating the color barriers, this paper summarizes the principles of how to use color in the web interface design for visually impaired people. It is expected that the proposed principles would benefit such people who conduct web interface design while being aware of the needs of visually impaired people.

Information-seeking behaviour of undergraduate students: A developing country perspective

IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmadul Islam Howlader ◽  
Md Anwarul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Skills

The purpose of this study is to investigate the information-seeking behaviour of the undergraduate students at Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Questionnaires were distributed to the students and data were collected over a period of 60 days between November and December 2017. Of the 450 questionnaires distributed, 339 were returned where the response rate was 75.33%. It was found that most undergraduates needed academic and job-related information. To meet those needs, they often went to the library to study and to prepare for competitive job exams. For doing academic work, they were heavily dependent on the class lectures and they were only slightly satisfied with the library services they get. This study brought out the findings that undergraduates’ information skills were poor and they were not aware of the library resources. The outcome of this research would help to develop information resources and services for the undergraduates in developing countries.

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