Search Fatigue: Finding a Cure for the Database Blues

Beall, Jeffrey Search Fatigue: Finding a Cure for the Database Blues. American Libraries, 2007, vol. 38, n. 3, pp. 46-50. [Journal Article (Print/Paginated)]

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Describes the concept of search fatigue, which is a feeling of frustration and dissatisfaction users get when they try unsuccessfully to retrieve information from a database.


Item Type:Journal Article (Print/Paginated)
Keywords:search fatigue ; database searching ; information retrieval ; full-text searching
Subjects:B. Information use and sociology of information. > BI. User interfaces, usability.
L. Information technology and library technology. > LS. Search engines.
I. Information treatment for information services > IA. Cataloging, bibliographic control.
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ID Code:10698
Deposited By:Beall, Jeffrey
Deposited On:01 Jul 2007
Last Modified:19 Nov 2008 12:56
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