Design and Usability of Digital Libraries

Design and Usability of Digital Libraries: Case Studies in the Asia Pacific showcases some of the best digital library practices from organizations in the Asia Pacific. Particular emphasis has been placed on the design use and usability of digital libraries. Not only are digital libraries examined but related technologies the management of knowledge in digital libraries and the associated usability and social issues surrounding digital libraries are all examined. Design and Usability of Digital Libraries will benefit practitioners researchers educators and policy makers from a variety of disciplines. In particular developers/designers of digital libraries librarians users and researchers will all find this collection of case studies a valuable tool to understanding digital libraries.