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Jarvelin, Kalervo; Ingwersen, Peter; Niemi, Timo – Journal of Documentation, 2000
Presents a user-oriented interface for generalized informetric analysis and demonstrates how informetric calculations can be specified through advanced data modeling techniques. Topics include bibliographic data; online information retrieval systems; citation networks; query interface; impact factors; data restructuring; and multi-level…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Citation Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Data Processing
Fong, Yem S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1997
In 1996, the Colorado Library Resource Sharing and Information Access Board initiated a project to explore a patron-initiated interlibrary loan (ILL) system utilizing the ACLIN (Access Colorado Library Information Network) infrastructure and interfacing with local catalogs, remote databases, and bibliographic utilities. This report summarizes the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Databases
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Wagner, A. Ben – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2003
Provides an overview of the development of electronic resources over the past three decades, discussing key features, disadvantages, and benefits of traditional online databases and CD-ROM and Web-based resources. Considers the decision to shift collections and resources toward purely digital formats, ownership of content, licensing, and user…
Descriptors: CD ROMs, Computer Interfaces, Databases, Decision Making
Bridges, Peggy Bass; Morgan, Suzette – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes the new service model of the Resource & Information Center at Harcourt, Inc., which was charged with developing and publicizing library services that would empower end-users. Includes tips for purchasing online databases, guidelines for developing content that will draw people into the company's intranet or Web site, and top 10…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Corporations, Information Centers
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Thomas, David H. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 2001
This research examined the communication process between users and online catalogs by gathering empirical data about user performance on different types of online catalogs. An experiment was designed to test whether content and layout of bibliographic displays influenced effectiveness of the interface between online catalogs and users. Data are…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Interaction
Saracevic, Tefko – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1997
Presents a stratified model of information retrieval interaction that views interaction as a dialog between participants (user and computer) through an interface. Discusses traditional and interaction models, and extension to relevance, user modeling, search term selection, and types of feedback in information retrieval. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Feedback, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
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Sims, Rod – Computers in Human Behavior, 1997
This paper promotes further discussion and analysis of interactivity in learning environments and contains a classification of interaction types appropriate for consideration in multimedia settings. Through an examination of related factors associated with navigation and control, a matrix of interactive dimensions is proposed. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Design Requirements, Educational Environment
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Kibbee, Jo; Ward, David; Ma, Wei – Reference Services Review, 2002
Describes a pilot project at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reference and undergraduate libraries to test the feasibility of offering real-time online reference service via their Web site. Discusses software selection, policies and procedures, promotion and marketing, user interface, training and staffing, data collection, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Selection, Data Collection
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1999
Describes the results of a study of academic libraries that was conducted to determine what influences users when choosing an online database to search. Highlights include quality content; intuitive interfaces; convenient access; recommendations from library instruction or instructors; and the availability of full text. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Content Analysis
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Marchionini, Gary; Komlodi, Anita – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 1998
Examines the current state of user interface design for information seeking. Topics include technology push and interdisciplinarity; research and development; literature trends; user-centered interface design; information seeking in electronic environments; online information retrieval system interfaces; online public access catalog interfaces;…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Futures (of Society), Information Retrieval
Kibirige, Harry M. – 1996
Information has become an increasingly valuable commodity. Access to full-text information, containing text, images, and in some cases, sound, is becoming vital to decision-making for organizations as well as individuals. The book covers the following topics: (1) the information marketplace in a cyberculture; (2) the telecommunications foundation…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication