Information architecture for digital libraries

Authors

  • Scott James Simon University of South Florida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v13i12.2183

Keywords:

information architecture, digital libraries, national digital library project

Abstract

This paper surveys information architecture in the context of digital libraries. Key concepts are defined as well as common attributes of information architectures in general. Communications standards — including hybrid TCP/IP-OSI, CORBA, and Web services — are explored, as well as the history of information architecture and related models. A number of digital library projects are analyzed with a focus on their distinct architectures. The key role of information architecture in the design and development of the twenty-first century digital library is detailed throughout.

Author Biography

Scott James Simon, University of South Florida

Dr. Scott J. Simon is an information scientist in the School of Library and Information Sciences at the University of South Florida.

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Published

2008-12-06

How to Cite

Simon, S. J. (2008). Information architecture for digital libraries. First Monday, 13(12). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v13i12.2183