Exploitable results Multimedia methodology in libraries A project has been set up to develop an enhanced library service based on a compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM) product, which can be integrated in the library environment, fulfilling library users' needs. The multimedia CD-ROM product has profiled 45 European authors from Denmark, Ireland and Portugal, presenting them through text (bibliographies, biographies, interviews, extracts and articles), sound, photos and video. The project has documented the development of tools and methods applied in the production of the product in relation to principles and collection of source material, storyboarding, structuring and design manual and on the markup of library materials. The project has implemented Standard Generalized Markup Language ISO-8879 (SGML) to ensure longevity of character based library material through encoding and allowing different forms of rendition, and also for encoding information for interchange by implementing an editor for hypertext and synchronization markup, applying the HyTime standard. The project has audited the market for multimedia products in libraries. For more information on copyright issues, user surveys, use of standards, methodology study, market analysis and user tests see http://www.dbc.dk/english/mumeng.html. MUMLIB: multimedia methodology in libraries An enhanced library service was developed based on a compact disc read only memory (CDROM) product integrated in the library environment. Tools and methods were developed for preparing multimedia profiles of 46 modern authors from Denmark, Ireland and Portugal. The project analysed user response and search strategies in relation to multimedia products for literature by carrying out tests in libraries in the three countries involved. Aspects reviewed included user interface design, presentation and effectiveness. The project also developed a coordinated strategy for copyright issues relating to the presentation of multimedia material in electronic form. The CDROM product developed provides the basis for an integrated bibliographic service based on the development of linkages with existing catalogue records in the local environment. The service offers users both bibliographical and biographical information giving them a real context rather than just a listing of the author's works. Full use is made of text, sound, graphics and moving video. The project provided a series of reports covering market analysis, technical aspects, design methodology, standards, copyright and user reactions. Additional information is available from the website http://www.dbc.bib.dk/english/mumeng.html. Searching for OpenAIRE data... There was an error trying to search data from OpenAIRE No results available
