Document (#1495)

Author
Farley, L.
Title
¬The evaluation of a user-oriented system : the MELVYL system's many designers
Source
Information technology and libraries. 11(1992), S.163-168
Year
1992
Abstract
As the MELVYL system has matured, its designers have employed numerous ways of discerning users evaluation of the system, ranging from online user comments to formal advisory groups. This article describes how these mechanisms have evolved and how they are used by the designers, and discusses the rising expectations of users
Theme
OPAC
Object
MELVYL

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