introduction: database evaluation indicators include management, content, technical, and search indicators. a database must have a high level of information retrieval. as search features is one of the most important factors in database evaluation, this research tried to evaluate search input and output in online databases of isfahan university of medical sciences (iums) central library website ...

This paper describes a layered approach to selection and use of open standards which is being developed for digital library development work within the UK. This approach reflects the diversity of the technical environment, the service provider's environment, the user requirements and maturity of standards by separating contextual aspects; technical and non-technical policies; the selection of a...

1.0 Introduction The Records Reproduction Act (MCL 24.401-24.406) regulates the reproduction of public records by Michigan government agencies at all levels. This law allows the Records Management Services (RMS) to promulgate technical standards to ensure the continued accessibility and usability of records that are reproduced throughout their retention period. This document supplements the “Te...

The discussions about learning management systems and reusable learning objects primarily focus on technical standardization issues. Standards such as SCORM or LTSC-LOM will yield benefits for content maintenance and exchange of learning objects between publishers, services providers, and technical platforms. Pedagogic questions, e.g., how standardized learning objects can be used to guide lear...

library standardization is mainly concerned with technical services, space and equipments, and information content of library collection with little or no regards to the user. given every country's certain social, economical and cultural conditions, specialized libraries should engage increasingly in developing information literate users on the basis of standards, rather than standardizing tech...