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Peer reviewedDalrymple, Prudence Ward; Zweizig, Douglas L. – Library and Information Science Research, 1992
A factor analysis of affective data gathered from searchers of an online library catalog, and a card catalog allowed researchers to isolate factors leading to success or failure in information retrieval. Factor patterns serve to identify how searches are evaluated by users. Further research is suggested as are features to facilitate successful…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Attitudes, Card Catalogs, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewedTenopir, Carol; And Others – Library and Information Science Research, 1991
Describes analyses of 3 searches conducted in an academic library by 11 novice users of full-text databases. The study examined affective search behavior, search strategies, and searcher assessments of retrieved material. Results of interviews, transaction log analysis, and audiotape recordings of search sessions are discussed, and further…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Audiotape Recordings, College Libraries, Full Text Databases
Peer reviewedKuhlthau, Carol Collier – Library and Information Science Research, 1988
Presents longitudinal case studies of four students in high school and after completion of college to compare their perceptions of the information search process in libraries. Library user studies are discussed, a model of the search process is described, and implications for the design of information systems are suggested. (36 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Information Needs, Information Systems
