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Documenting the Conversation: A Systematic Review of Library Discovery Layers
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Bossaller, Jenny S.; Sandy, Heather Moulaison – College & Research Libraries, 2017
This article describes the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed, published research articles about "discovery layers," user-friendly interfaces or systems that provide single-search box access to library content. Focusing on articles in LISTA published 2009-2013, a set of 80 articles was coded for community of users, journal…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Online Searching
Tag Team Tech: What Makes Google Tick.
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Janes, Joseph – Voice of Youth Advocates, 2002
The Google search engine is growing in popularity and usually shines in performance ratings. This article summarizes findings from a technical paper written by Google's developers in 1998 before anyone had seen Google. Suggests that a careful reader of the paper will be rewarded with a deeper appreciation of the designers' ideas and…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Designers, Information Retrieval, Internet
Hypertext Design Issues.
Binder, Carl – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1989
Presents a conceptual overview of online information systems, emphasizing the distinction between hypertext (associative) and more traditional (search) models of information management. Five commercially available hypertext systems are reviewed, hypertext design issues are discussed, and the application of structured writing techniques to…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Information Management, Microcomputers
The Development of an "Information Superhighway."
Alberico, Ralph – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Discusses computer networks and online searching in libraries and describes plans for the development of the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Cooperation of government, academia, and industry is highlighted, digital video interactive (DVI) is described, implementation phases are explained, and current legislative developments are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases, Federal Legislation
Client-Server: What Is It and Are We There Yet?
Gershenfeld, Nancy – Online, 1995
Discusses client-server architecture in dumb terminals, personal computers, local area networks, and graphical user interfaces. Focuses on functions offered by client personal computers: individualized environments; flexibility in running operating systems; advanced operating system features; multiuser environments; and centralized data…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software
User-Defined Relevance Criteria: An Exploratory Study.
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Barry, Carol L. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Describes a study at Louisiana State University that described the criteria mentioned by users evaluating the information within documents as it related to the user's information need situation. Implications for understanding the concept of relevance, for the design and evaluation of information retrieval systems, and for future research are…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Content Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods