Sunday, January 5, 2003

NSF Works Toward A Digital Science Library [USAtoday via Slashdot via [ t e c h n o c u l t u r e ]] What's a digital library? Creators compare them to traditional libraries full of books and periodicals, but digital libraries are found on the World Wide Web. They allow users to access multimedia resources that have been organized for their needs. The National Science Digital Library, funded by the NSF, is aimed at addressing widely acknowledged problems with science and mathematics education in the United States. The library, which will cover engineering and technology in addition to mathematics and the sciences, is a growing group of collections and services created to support science education at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through postdoctoral research. Developers note that while tons of information is already available on the Internet, it can be difficult for teachers to find what they need and then gauge its quality. 6:53:11 AM

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