COMP 106 COMP 106 Human Centric ComputingHuman Centric Computing

Assignment 2 Assignment 2

Proposal 14Proposal 14

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On-line Library Catalogue MetaphorOn-line Library Catalogue Metaphor

Metaphor: Use a text book to represent an on-line library Metaphor: Use a text book to represent an on-line library catalogue.catalogue.

People often associate books with a library.People often associate books with a library. An on-line library catalogue contains different pages with information.An on-line library catalogue contains different pages with information. The catalogue will have a table of contents listing the different sections and The catalogue will have a table of contents listing the different sections and

chapters.chapters. (i.e. (i.e. Chapter 1. Chapter 1. Search MethodsSearch Methods

Section 1.1 – Author……………………………………….…page 2Section 1.1 – Author……………………………………….…page 2 Section 1.2 – Title….……………….....……………………...page 100Section 1.2 – Title….……………….....……………………...page 100 Section 1.3 – ISBN/ISSN………..............................................page 200Section 1.3 – ISBN/ISSN………..............................................page 200 …… ……....

Chapter 2. Chapter 2. Your Library RecordYour Library Record Section 2.1 – Reserving books………………………………….page …Section 2.1 – Reserving books………………………………….page … Section 2.2 – Ordering books…………………..…………...…..page …Section 2.2 – Ordering books…………………..…………...…..page … Section 2.3 – Renewing books…………………………...……..page …Section 2.3 – Renewing books…………………………...……..page … … …..ect)..ect)

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When the user clicks any of the options under the chapter title “Search When the user clicks any of the options under the chapter title “Search Methods,” a page will come up with an alphabetised list through which Methods,” a page will come up with an alphabetised list through which the user can scroll and a text box at the top in which the user can type the user can scroll and a text box at the top in which the user can type in his or her search item rather than scrolling.in his or her search item rather than scrolling.

There will also be an option to print out the location of the item that There will also be an option to print out the location of the item that the user wants to find in the library.the user wants to find in the library.

The table of contents will also have sections for other options such asThe table of contents will also have sections for other options such as Book suggestionsBook suggestions Selling and buying used booksSelling and buying used books Lists of new books and books on orderLists of new books and books on order Virtual library tourVirtual library tour Link to library homepageLink to library homepage Other library informationOther library information What’s newWhat’s new Catalogue helpCatalogue help Index of subjectsIndex of subjects

The catalogue will have an index that will contain a list of all the The catalogue will have an index that will contain a list of all the subjects offered at the university and a link to take the user to the page subjects offered at the university and a link to take the user to the page that they are located on.that they are located on.

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At the bottom of each page there will be a link that will take the user At the bottom of each page there will be a link that will take the user back to the table of contents or a link to take the user back to the back to the table of contents or a link to take the user back to the previous page.previous page.

As well as being able to reserve the items that our out on loan, the user As well as being able to reserve the items that our out on loan, the user will be able to reserve items that are in the library, guaranteeing that will be able to reserve items that are in the library, guaranteeing that the user will get the item when he or she physically goes to the library.the user will get the item when he or she physically goes to the library.

There will also be an option to cancel a reservation.There will also be an option to cancel a reservation. The user will also be able to buy used books for which the library may The user will also be able to buy used books for which the library may

have bought replacements.have bought replacements. The user can also sell the library books that are in good condition.The user can also sell the library books that are in good condition.

Exploit knowledge of:Exploit knowledge of: How people use a text book to find certain sections, chapters, or pages How people use a text book to find certain sections, chapters, or pages

by using the table of contents or index.by using the table of contents or index.

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Metaphor Source CharacteristicsMetaphor Source Characteristics

Objects and Attributes:Objects and Attributes: Book: size, colour, pages…Book: size, colour, pages… Table of contents: chapter names, section names, page Table of contents: chapter names, section names, page

numbers…numbers… Index: subject names, page numbers…Index: subject names, page numbers… Pages: text, page numbers…Pages: text, page numbers…

Relationships:Relationships: Table of contents, index, section names, chapter names, Table of contents, index, section names, chapter names,

subject names, page numbers, text are contained on pages.subject names, page numbers, text are contained on pages. Pages are contained within a book.Pages are contained within a book.

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Metaphor Target CharacteristicsMetaphor Target Characteristics

Objects and Attributes:Objects and Attributes: Table of contents: buttons, scroll bars, links, chapter Table of contents: buttons, scroll bars, links, chapter

names, section names, page numbers…names, section names, page numbers… Index: buttons, scroll bars, link, subject names, page Index: buttons, scroll bars, link, subject names, page

numbers…numbers… Pages: text, links, scroll bars, text boxes, buttons…Pages: text, links, scroll bars, text boxes, buttons…

Relationships:Relationships: Table of contents, index, buttons, scroll bars, links, chapter Table of contents, index, buttons, scroll bars, links, chapter

names, section names, subject names, page numbers, text, names, section names, subject names, page numbers, text, text boxes are all contained on pages.text boxes are all contained on pages.

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MappingsMappings

TaskTask How the user performs itHow the user performs itHow the interface performs How the interface performs itit

Task 1Task 1Go to desired section of Go to desired section of library.library.

Look at table of contents for Look at table of contents for desired option and click to go desired option and click to go to page.to page.

Task 2 Task 2 Look for desired labelled Look for desired labelled section of library.section of library.

Click on index and then click Click on index and then click on desired subject to go to on desired subject to go to page.page.

Task 3 Task 3 Make book suggestions in Make book suggestions in person or write to library.person or write to library.

Click on book suggestion link Click on book suggestion link and fill in necessary and fill in necessary information.information.

Task 4Task 4Fill in a reservation card at the Fill in a reservation card at the Issue or Information Support Issue or Information Support Desk.Desk.

Click on link to reserve desired Click on link to reserve desired item, fill in your name, item, fill in your name, University ID, and pin.University ID, and pin.

Task 5 Task 5 Go to library to buy or sell Go to library to buy or sell books.books.

Click on link for buying or Click on link for buying or selling used books and fill in selling used books and fill in necessary information.necessary information.

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Possible MismatchesPossible Mismatches

Users may not realise that they can reserve books that Users may not realise that they can reserve books that are not out on loan.are not out on loan.

Solution: Place a reserve button next “not out on loan.”Solution: Place a reserve button next “not out on loan.”

Users may not realise that certain words are links to Users may not realise that certain words are links to other pages.other pages.

Solution: Make links stand out against the rest of the text.Solution: Make links stand out against the rest of the text.

It might not be apparent to the user that the location It might not be apparent to the user that the location of the desired item can be printed out.of the desired item can be printed out.

Solution: Clearly place a print option on that page.Solution: Clearly place a print option on that page.