Journal article
Wrong way: go back! An exploration of novice search behaviours while conducting an information search
The Electronic Library, Vol.19(6), pp.371-382
2001
Abstract
The push toward the development of user-managed online search processes is clearly evident in libraries. Implicit in this trend is the assumption that searchers are competent in searching these services and retrieving their desired information. However, a close examination of the search strategies of novices while they performed an information search task reveals some significant barriers to successful searching. The results illustrate that novice searchers work very hard on their searches, but find it difficult to develop an effective strategy. These difficulties often prevent successful completion of the search process. The study raises some serious issues which need to be further explored, particularly in terms of tracing user search behaviours, and in developing appropriate support services for such clients.
Details
- Title
- Wrong way: go back! An exploration of novice search behaviours while conducting an information search
- Authors/Creators
- S. Debowski (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Electronic Library, Vol.19(6), pp.371-382
- Publisher
- MCB UP Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991005545177107891
- Copyright
- © 2001, MCB UP Limited
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Former School of Business
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 4 Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Science
- 4.48 Knowledge Engineering & Representation
- 4.48.228 Digital Libraries
- Web Of Science research areas
- Information Science & Library Science
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general