How to Make Intelligent Digital Libraries

Building digital libraries is one of the most important Grand Challenge problems faced by information professionals. This paper surveys the relevant literature and includes recommendations for research, based on our experience with a digital library for computer science and its use in improving undergraduate education. Of particular interest is the application of intelligent system methods to help provide an effective solution. Mediators or agents are needed throughout the system. It is also important to improve the interface, help with searching, and in general allow the digital library to carry out many of the functions of an expert human intermediary.

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