|
Abstract:
|
The focus of the paper is to emphasize the importance of user studies on the design and
development of digital libraries. User needs form the central consideration around which
the system is designed. It discusses the information need analysis in terms of the
information content retrieved for a query, form or format of dissemination and provision
of access. It further discusses the design of services and implementation. Further, the
new role of the information intermediary in the changing digital environment is
emphasized. |