Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study - Couverture souple

Ali, Muhammad Usman; Aasim, Muhammad

 
9783838378008: Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3838378008 ISBN 13 : 9783838378008
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The authors evaluated usability of digital libraries and selected BTH digital library system as a case study. As BTH offers a lot of e-resources but users still feel difficulty in accessing these e-resources and services. The goal of this research study is to explain the importance of usability in digital libraries and as well to measure user satisfaction level regarding usability of BTH digital library system. These problems are identified by using different usability evaluation techniques with different criteria and possible suggestions for improvements have been given in this research work. Usability testing (Think aloud protocol) and usability inquiry (questionnaires, interviews) methods were used in usability evaluation of BTH digital library system. Usability evaluation has been done by selection of different usability evaluation criteria namely Satisfaction, Memorability, Learnability, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Aesthetic, Reliability, Simplicity, Visibility, User Friendly, Relevancy and Easiness.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The authors evaluated usability of digital libraries and selected BTH digital library system as a case study. As BTH offers a lot of e-resources but users still feel difficulty in accessing these e-resources and services. The goal of this research study is to explain the importance of usability in digital libraries and as well to measure user satisfaction level regarding usability of BTH digital library system. These problems are identified by using different usability evaluation techniques with different criteria and possible suggestions for improvements have been given in this research work. Usability testing (Think aloud protocol) and usability inquiry (questionnaires, interviews) methods were used in usability evaluation of BTH digital library system. Usability evaluation has been done by selection of different usability evaluation criteria namely Satisfaction, Memorability, Learnability, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Aesthetic, Reliability, Simplicity, Visibility, User Friendly, Relevancy and Easiness.

Biographie de l'auteur

Completed Masters of Science in Computer Science from Blekinge Institute of Technology Ronneby Sweden and Did Graduation from the University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3838378008
ISBN 13 
9783838378008
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
104
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