MyLibrary: A Model for Implementing a User-centered, Customizable Interface to a Library's Collection of Information Resources

Background MyLibrary model Data store Library processes Interactive assistance Interfaces to MyLibrary@NCState User Interface Header and footer Global message and Message from the Librarian Your Librarians Library and University Links Bibliograhic Databases, Electronic Journals, and Reference Shelf Personal Links Quick Searches Current Awareness Administrative interface MyLibrary@NCState Technical Infrastructure Operating System Database Server HTTP server Scripting language Program execution Not Just a Portal or Bookmark Manager MyLibrary and MyLibrary@NCState Future Directions Abstract Page 1 of 13 MyLibrary: A Model for Implementing a User-centered, Customizable Interface to a Libr...Page 1 of 13 MyLibrary: A Model for Implementing a User-centered, Customizable Interface to a Libr... 24/06/2009 file://\\148.226.9.45\sitioweb\temporal\Baucis\Catalogados\baucis 0117.htm The paper describes an extensible model for implementing a user-centered, customizable interface to a library's collection of information resources. This model, called MyLibrary, integrates principles of librarianship (collection, organziation, dissemination, and evaluation) with globably networked computing resources creating a dynamic, customerdriven front-end to any library's set of materials. The model supports a framework for libraries to provide enhanced access to local and remote sets of data, information, and knowledge. At the same, the model does not overwhelm its users with too much information because the users control exactly how much information is displayed to them at any given time. The model is active and not passive; direct human interaction, computer mediated guidance and communication technologies, as well as current awareness services all play indispensible roles in this system.