Media Finders

ABSTRACT

The Ball State University Libraries' collections of audiovisual materials are unclassified and kept in closed stacks. Users must search the OPAC to find these materials, which is difficult for users who don't know what sorts of searching options are available or what materials the libraries have. The libraries have developed a series of Web forms that provide guided search options for various types of media, including feature films, non-classical music, and spoken recordings. The Media Finders provide better exposure for and more convenient searching of subsets of library materials. This paper describes the development of the Media Finders, their benefits and drawbacks, and background information on the technical elements and searching strategies used by the Media Finders.     

流媒体传输技术

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越游戏越流行

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Personal Dynamic Media

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Social Media Marketing

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Nemoz Network Media Organizer

Zusammenfassung Einige hassen sie, andere lieben sie: P2P-Tauschb?rsen.