WebBase and the Stanford InterLib project (extended abstract)

摘要

At Stanford, we have been developing base technologies that are required to overcome some of the most critical barriers to effective digital libraries. One of these barriers is the heterogeneity of information and services. Another impediment is the lack of powerful filtering mechanisms that let users find truly valuable information. Third, the continuous access to information is restricted by the unavailability of library interfaces and tools that effectively operate on portable devices. A fourth barrier is the lack of a solid economic infrastructure that encourages providers to make information available, and gives users privacy guarantees. A filth barrier is the loss of digital information, due to obsolescence of equipment or software.