NBDL: a CIS framework for NSDL

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe the NBDL (National Biology Digital Library) project, one of the six CIS (Core Integration System) projects of the NSF NSDL (National SMETE Digital Library) Program.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.7 Digital Libraries
          Subjects: Dissemination; User issues

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Documentation, Human Factors, Management, Performance, Standardization, Theory

Keywords:
SMET education, digital library, federated search