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End-users Searching the Online Catalogue: The Influence of Domain and System Knowledge on Search Patterns.

Authors :
Kiestra, Maaike D.
Source :
Electronic Library. Dec 1994 12(6):335-343.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Describes a study that was conducted at Tilburg University (The Netherlands) to test the impact of system and domain knowledge on search behavior in an online catalog. Highlights include time spent on task; the number of search patterns performed; and search patterns used most frequently. (11 references) (LRW)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0264-0473
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Electronic Library
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ496540
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles