A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry

Autor/in	Lafferty, Meghan
Titel	A Framework for Evaluating Science and Technology Electronic Reference Books: A Comparison of Five Platforms in Chemistry
Quelle	In: Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (2009) 59, (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1092-1206
Schlagwörter	Chemistry; Reference Materials; Library Services; Reference Services; Electronic Publishing; Scientific and Technical Information; User Needs (Information); Computer Software Evaluation; Evaluation Criteria; Selection Tools; Navigation (Information Systems); Search Strategies + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Chemie; Literaturnachweis; Bibliotheksarbeit; Literaturdienst; Elektronisches Publizieren; Benutzerbedürfnis; Softwareanalyse; Auslesekriterium; Suchstrategie
Abstract	This article examines what is desirable in online reference books in science and technology and outlines a framework for evaluating their interfaces. The framework considers factors unique to these subject areas like chemical structures and numerical data. Criteria in three categories, navigability, searchability, and results, were applied to five key chemistry eresources. Some e-book publishers are taking e-books farther and changing expectations for the rest. The framework offers a guide for holding publishers accountable for developing ereference books that meet users' needs. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Web site: http://www.istl.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10