Personalization and accessibility: integration of library and web approaches

ABSTRACT

This paper describes personalization metadata standards that can be used to enable individuals to access and use resources based on a user's particular requirements. The paper describes two approaches which are being developed in the library and Web worlds and highlights some of the potential challenges which will need to be addressed in order to maximise interoperability. The paper concludes by arguing the need for greater dialogue across these two communities.

REFERENCES

• 1: MARC Standards. http://www.loc.gov/marc/
• 2: ISO IEC JTC1 SC36 working group 7. Individualized Adaptability and Accessibility in E-learning, Education and Training. http://clhfa.jtc1sc36.org/
• 3: IMS GlobalLearning Consortium, Accessibility. http://www.imsglobal.org/accessibility
• 4: CEN, Learning Technologies Workshop. http://www.cenorm.be/cenorm/businessdomains/businessdomains/isss/activity/wslt.asp
• 5: Dublin Core Accessibility Working Group. http://dublincore.org/groups/access/

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Standardization

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.2 Social Issues
          Subjects: Assistive technologies for persons with disabilities

General Terms:
Human Factors, Standardization

Keywords:
IMS, MARC, accessibility, metadata