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Social Search: A Taxonomy of, and a User-Centred Approach to, Social Web Search
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McDonnell, Michael; Shiri, Ali – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the notion of social search as a new concept, drawing upon the patterns of web search behaviour. It aims to: define social search; present a taxonomy of social search; and propose a user-centred social search method. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed method approach was adopted to investigate…
Descriptors: Internet, Social Networks, Search Engines, Search Strategies
AERIS: An Integrated Domain Information System for Aerospace Science and Technology
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Hatua, Sudip Ranjan; Madalli, Devika P. – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the methodology in building an integrated domain information system with illustrations that provide proof of concept. Design/methodology/approach: The present work studies the usual search engine approach to information and its pitfalls. A methodology was adopted for construction of a domain-based…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Space Sciences, Search Engines, Systems Development
Towards Text Copyright Detection Using Metadata in Web Applications
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Poulos, Marios; Korfiatis, Nikolaos; Bokos, George – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: This paper aims to present the semantic content identifier (SCI), a permanent identifier, computed through a linear-time onion-peeling algorithm that enables the extraction of semantic features from a text, and the integration of this information within the permanent identifier. Design/methodology/approach: The authors employ SCI to…
Descriptors: Semantics, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries, Internet
Web Usage Mining Analysis of Federated Search Tools for Egyptian Scholars
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Mohamed, Khaled A.; Hassan, Ahmed – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the behaviour of the Egyptian scholars while accessing electronic resources through two federated search tools. The main purpose of this article is to provide guidance for federated search tool technicians and support teams about user issues, including the need for training. Design/methodology/approach: Log…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Search Engines, Electronic Libraries, Use Studies
Canute Rules the Waves?: Hope for E-Library Tools Facing the Challenge of the "Google Generation"
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Myhill, Martin – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2007
Purpose: To consider the findings of a recent e-resources survey at the University of Exeter Library in the context of the dominance of web search engines in academia, balanced by the development of e-library tools such as the library OPAC, OpenURL resolvers, metasearch engines, LDAP and proxy servers, and electronic resource management modules.…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Search Engines, Use Studies
Digital London: Creating a Searchable Web of Interlinked Sources on Eighteenth Century London
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Shoemaker, Robert – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2005
Purpose: To outline the conceptual and technical difficulties encountered, as well as the opportunities created, when developing an interlinked collection of web-based digitised primary sources on eighteenth century London. Design/methodology/approach: As a pilot study for a larger project, a variety of primary sources, including the "Old…
Descriptors: Primary Sources, Foreign Countries, Electronic Libraries, Information Networks