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Howard Besser
Researcher at University of California, Los Angeles
Publications - 31
Citations - 462
Howard Besser is an academic researcher from University of California, Los Angeles. The author has contributed to research in topics: Digital library & Metadata. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 31 publications receiving 457 citations. Previous affiliations of Howard Besser include University of Michigan & New York University.
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Visual Access to Visual Images: The UC Berkeley Image Database Project
TL;DR: In this model, a user can perform initial online queries using descriptive text, then visually browse through high quality surrogate images of the query results, which can be displayed simultaneously, and any single image can be enlarged for closer visual inspection.
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The Next Stage: Moving from Isolated Digital Collections to Interoperable Digital Libraries
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors place a conceptual framework upon digital library development and discuss how we might move from isolated digital collections to interoperable digital libraries, and discuss various conventional library components that are necessary to deployment of operational digital libraries.
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Perspectives on ... Distance Independent Education: Introduction and Overview.
Howard Besser,Stacey Donahue +1 more
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Introduction to Imaging: Issues in Constructing an Image Database
Howard Besser,Jennifer Trant +1 more
TL;DR: This text introduces the technology of digital imaging and illustrates the choices that must be made when images are digitized and recommends strategies to ensure that future technology developments will not foreclose the options for upgrading databases.
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Impact of distance independent education
Howard Besser,Maria Bonn +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the motivations behind distance education, as well as the potential impact of distance learning upon instructors and students, and raise questions as to curricular subjects and pedagogical styles that may not be appropriate for this type of instructional delivery.