Introduction to the MODELS Information Architecture MIA and
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Introduction to the MODELS Information Architecture (MIA) and the requirements analysis study Rosemary Russell, UKOLN r. russell@ukoln. ac. uk 1 MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99
MODELS focus • Developing infrastructures to support integrated: • • • 2 discovery location requesting delivery [use] MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99
What is MIA? • a framework for discussion • provides common vocabulary • based around ‘broker’ or ‘trading place’ model • a ‘logical architecture’ - does not specify how components will be implemented • a tool to help information managers lever development • a tool to assist developers 3 MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99
‘Broker’ architecture User access points (web browsers) User access Broker Applications framework Service description and mapping Distributed service access Local library catalogue Clump entry points Network CDs Electronic documents ILL systems Distributed library system component egs 4 MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99
Library Broker Component Examples LIBRARY BROKER USER ACCESS INFORMATION LANDSCAPE USER PROFILES CLIENT GATEWAY USER PROFILE …. DESCRIPTIONREQUEST DISCOVER SERVICE LOCATE DELIVER SERVICE DESCRIPTION AND MAPPING SERVICE DESCRIPTION SCHEMA DESCRIPTION INTERFACE DESCRIPTION . . DISTRIBUTED SERVICE ACCESS SEARCH INTERFACES 5 …. REQUEST INTERFACES DELIVERY INTERFACES MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99 Security and commerce APPLICATIONS FRAMEWORK
Why this study? • to make MIA more usable • to capture commonalities in requirements • to find out what support information communities need • to facilitate local planning • encourage ‘plug and play’ 6 MIA requirements analyis, 13/10/99
