Universität Duisburg-Essen (http://www.uni-duisburg-essen.de/)
  
Institut für Informatik und Interaktive Systeme Fachgebiet Informationssysteme (IIIS) (http://www.informatik.uni-duisburg.de/) 
 
Fachgebiet Informationssysteme (http://www.is.informatik.uni-duisburg.de/)
  
Prof. Norbert Fuhr
  

   
DL-related research at the Univ. of Duisburg focuses on information retrieval models and methods for digital libraries: For information retrieval of semistructured data (XML), a new query language (XIRQL) is being defined and efficient processing methods are being studied. In the area of networked DLs, models for resource selection and result fusion are being defined, especially for heterogeneous environments with multimedia documents. Methods for strategic support for information access in combination with adaptive and proactive services are being developed, allowing for personalization and collaboration. Research on evaluation methodology and specific approaches (e.g. as leader of the INEX initiative) is also underway.