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Keyword-guided word spotting in historical printed documents using synthetic data and user feedback.
(2007)
In this paper, we propose a novel technique for word spotting in historical printed documents combining synthetic data and user feedback. Our aim is to search for keywords typed by the user in a large collection of digitized ...
Using handhelds to search in physical and digital information spaces
(2008)
In recent years a wealth of information is becoming available thanks to computer and networking technology. Modern libraries incorporate in their collections information content in both physical and digital form. Meanwhile, ...
A user evaluation of subject based information gateways: case study ADAM
(2001)
Nowadays, end-users have quick and direct access to a massive amount of information
available on the Net. However, this information is unorganised expectin g users to be able
to identify and evaluate it in accordance with ...
Evaluating authoritative sources using social networks: an insight from Wikipedia
(2006)
The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to evaluating contributions in
collaborative authoring environments, and in particular, Wikis using social network measures.
Design/methodology/approach – A social network ...
Integrating knowledge management tools for government information
(2004)
Government information is considered to be essential for any organization's business transactions, decision making, or information rendering to citizens. However, the public sector lacks information units based on the ...
Creating a Greek approval plan at Yale
(2000)
Describes the author's experience of developing a collection development policy and attempting to set up an approval plan for modern Greek imprint materials at Yale University, Connecticut. Outlines the problems of dealing ...
Computer assisted information resources navigation
(2000)
In this paper, the design and development of Computer Assisted Information
Resources Navigation (CAIRN) is discussed. CAIRN system is a medical information
retrieval system that allows physicians and students to store full ...
Virtual maps-virtual worlds: testing the usability of a Greek virtual cultural map
(2008)
The authors report on the findings of a usability test conducted to evaluate the usability of the VeriaGrid online system. The VeriaGrid (www.theveriagrid.org) is a prototype virtual map that focuses on the provision of ...
Factors that influence the use of library resources by faculty members
(2006)
To examine the use of library resources, focusing on e-sources, by the members of the faculty of a higher educational institute in Thessaloniki, Greece; to reveal the factors which influence the effective use of sources ...
Revamping the LIS Curriculum in the Department of Library Science and Information Systems at the TEI of Athens
(2008)
In the context of the changes in the information environment, the LIS department of the TEI of Athens developed a curriculum intending to incorporate the changes taking place in the information field's knowledge base, based ...