A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry

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Autore principale: 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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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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