Tutorial on Digital Libraries

Administrative Matters

• Pre-test
• Accounts on vtaix.cc.vt.edu, video.cs.vt.edu
• Lab Access for Non-CS Students
• Computers and Tools
• Prerequisite Policy
• Policy on Koofers, Old Programs, ...
• Online Policies

Course Format

• Keller, PSI
• unit mastery, quizes, tutoring
• motivational lectures
• individualized pace
• Project Envision: object re-use
• EI: Interactive Learning with a Digital Library in Computer Science
• DLPSI: content, access, interaction

Syllabus

• Catalog + Additional Details
• Objectives
• Grading: units + final
• Dates, Schedule
• Honor Code
• Readings and Reserve Materials
  • CACM: Reserve, Online, Covers
  • Background, Manuals, In-depth

Unit Assignment on DL

Unit Readings

• FOXE88d
  • proposals for products/services
• SAMU91a
  • effect of digital representation
• DONG87
  • computer exercise re NA
  • send results by email or use xnetlib

Digital Libraries

• Electronic libraries / archives / databases / hyperbases
• Sources: libraries, publishers, professions, educators, authors
• Media / format / representation / standards / networking
• Newly published materials, Retrospective conversion

Schedule

• Weeks 1,2: Lectures for DL and IR units
• Weeks 3,4: Lectures for IF unit