Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries | Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study

Muhammad Usman Ali (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3838378008 / ISBN 13: 9783838378008

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries | Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study | Muhammad Usman Ali (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 104 S. | Englisch | 2010 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783838378008 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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• Title: Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries | Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838378008
• ISBN 13: 9783838378008
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 7D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 173 grams
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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.

About the Author

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.