Design and evaluation of computer/human interfaces : issues for librarians and information scientists. Papers presented at the 1988 Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing.
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Title
Design and evaluation of computer/human interfaces : issues for librarians and information scientists. Papers presented at the 1988 Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing.
Contributor(s)
Siegel, Martin A.
Issue Date
1988
Keyword(s)
Human-computer interaction --Congresses
User interfaces (Computer systems) --Congresses
Abstract
A computer/human interface functions at the intersection of machines,
people, information, and tasks. Growing emphasis within the library
and information science community has been placed on the development
of these interfaces an aspect of design loosely termed user friendliness.
This emphasis becomes increasingly important as the number of computers
in libraries continues to rise along with their use by nonspecialists.
This clinic focused on the interface requirements of two main user
groups: the professionals and staff behind the desk and the patrons in
front of the desk. The clinic sessions were organized around a series of
presentations to help the professional examine the issues surrounding
the design, selection, and evaluation of computer/human interfaces
found in libraries. Anyone who has used a word processor, struggled
through the intricacies of online database searches, or wondered about
improvements to online catalog systems will benefit from reading the
papers in this volume. These papers emphasize people rather than
technology.
The year 1988 marked the 25th Annual Clinic on Library Applications
of Data Processing. Therefore, it was appropriate for three
members of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science
faculty to provide a quarter-century retrospective focusing on three
major clinic themes: public services, technical services, and administrative/
management concerns. This volume begins with these preconference
papers.
Publisher
Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Series/Report Name or Number
Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing (25th : 1988)
ISSN
0069-4789
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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