Usability Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Belkinge Institute of Technology (BTH) a Case Study - Softcover

Ali, Muhammad Usman; Aasim, Muhammad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3838378008 ISBN 13: 9783838378008

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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.

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838378008
• ISBN 13: 9783838378008
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104