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Investigación bibliotecológica
On-line version ISSN 2448-8321Print version ISSN 0187-358X
Abstract
VOUTSSAS M., Juan. Web Observatories and Knowledge Portals. Investig. bibl [online]. 2012, vol.26, n.57, pp.131-175. ISSN 2448-8321.
This paper analyzes thoroughly in theory and functionality the nature and components of the Web publishing types known as "Virtual" or "Web observatories" and "Knowledge Portals", mostly on those aspects which enhance their successful construction while being developed by an institution. Therefore, part of this research was built from the current literature; a second part observing those aspects from these types of sites visible in the cyberspace, and finally, working a study case in an institution analyzing its context, necessities, resources, etc., in a thoroughly manner to discover all the fine elements that boost a successful development of such a site. The study range the publishing, technical, library, managing and legal aspects of construction.
Keywords : Web portals; Knowledge portals; Concept, design and development of virtual observatories and knowledge portals.