A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry
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2009
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| author | Lafferty, Meghan |
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| contents | A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry Lafferty, Meghan Chemistry Reference Materials Library Services Reference Services Electronic Publishing Scientific and Technical Information User Needs (Information) Computer Software Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Selection Tools Navigation (Information Systems) Search Strategies This article examines what is desirable in online reference books in science and technology and outlines a framework for evaluating their interfaces. The framework considers factors unique to these subject areas like chemical structures and numerical data. Criteria in three categories, navigability, searchability, and results, were applied to five key chemistry eresources. Some e-book publishers are taking e-books farther and changing expectations for the rest. The framework offers a guide for holding publishers accountable for developing ereference books that meet users' needs. (Contains 4 tables.) |
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| publishDate | 2009 |
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| spellingShingle | A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry Lafferty, Meghan Chemistry Reference Materials Library Services Reference Services Electronic Publishing Scientific and Technical Information User Needs (Information) Computer Software Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Selection Tools Navigation (Information Systems) Search Strategies A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry Lafferty, Meghan Chemistry Reference Materials Library Services Reference Services Electronic Publishing Scientific and Technical Information User Needs (Information) Computer Software Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Selection Tools Navigation (Information Systems) Search Strategies This article examines what is desirable in online reference books in science and technology and outlines a framework for evaluating their interfaces. The framework considers factors unique to these subject areas like chemical structures and numerical data. Criteria in three categories, navigability, searchability, and results, were applied to five key chemistry eresources. Some e-book publishers are taking e-books farther and changing expectations for the rest. The framework offers a guide for holding publishers accountable for developing ereference books that meet users' needs. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| title | A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry |
| topic | Chemistry Reference Materials Library Services Reference Services Electronic Publishing Scientific and Technical Information User Needs (Information) Computer Software Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Selection Tools Navigation (Information Systems) Search Strategies |
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