2006SummerQ5

Question #5
You have been asked to develop a multi-lingual, accessible Web-based information system for your information agency. You will be making the decisions about technology selection, information architecture, usability / accessibility, metadata design, and content management. Select an information environment of your choice and discuss the following questions:

A. How will you determine the technical and cognitive capabilities of your audience(s)? B. How will you approach issues of providing access to materials in multiple languages, multiple formats (e.g., large print; audio); and non-Roman alphabets? C. Which LIS theories and principles will guide your decision-making process? D. What role will information and communications standards and recommendations play in your development approach?

Question #5 (Set B)
You have been asked to develop a multi-lingual, accessible Web-based information system for your information agency. You will be making the decisions about technology selection, information architecture, usability / accessibility, metadata design, and content management. Select an information environment of your choice and discuss the following questions: 1) How will you determine the technical and cognitive capabilities of your audience(s)? 2) Which LIS theories and principles will guide your decision-making process? Response