Evaluation of digital libraries
Abstract
This chapter starts with the discussion of the need for digital library evaluation. After that, digital library evaluation frameworks and dimensions are introduced. This chapter addresses why evaluation is important, when to evaluate, what to evaluate, how to evaluate, and factors hindering the evaluation. The focus of the chapter is to identify digital library evaluation criteria and associated measures. A unique aspect of this chapter is that the authors present the findings of their own study on digital library evaluation purposes, dimensions, criteria, measures, the phases for evaluation, and factors hindering the evaluation in addition to summarizing previous research on digital library evaluation. ...
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