CS 751 / 851: Introduction to Digital Libraries Fall 2010 CRNs 26907, 26908 Instructor: Michael L. Nelson http://www.cs.odu.edu/~mln/ Office Hours: W - 3:00-4:15 and by appointment Time: M 4:20 - 7:00pm Place: ECS, r. 2120 Digital Libraries (DLs) encompass more than traditional information retrieval or database methods and techniques. DLs are used as a general term to cover all forms of web sites with rich services that target a core community. "Community" is the key word -- DLs exist to serve a particular interest or function, and their operation can only be fully understood in this context. We will cover a brief history of DL development, techniques, protocols, tools and approaches. Case studies will be performed on various DLs. The class will focus heavily on project work, especially developing a digital library with a suite of common tools and emerging standards. At the end of the course, students will be prepared to develop, evaluate, or apply digital library technologies in their work or research environment. Grading: Assignments: 4 @ 13% each Exams: mid-term + final; 24% each 10 point scale with pluses and minuses: 100-92 = A 91-90 = A- 89-88 = B+ 87-82 = B 81-80 = B- etc. Late assignments lose 3 points for every 24 hours they are late. Please familiarize yourself with the Honor Pledge, Honor Code, and the definitions of "plagiarism" and "unauthorized collaboration": http://orgs.odu.edu/hc/ Attendance: Attendance is not necessary for the class, but you are responsible for everything that is discussed, presented or scheduled during class. Class Homepage: http://www.cs.odu.edu/~mln/teaching/cs751-s10/ Class email list: http://groups.google.com/group/cs751-s10 Textbook: None. Readings will be assigned weekly (check class home page). Check the class page and email list regularly for more information.