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An Evalution of the Use Subject Based Information Gateways: Case Study Adam

Monopoli, Maria and Nicholas, David (2000) An Evalution of the Use Subject Based Information Gateways: Case Study Adam. In Proceedings 9th Panhellenic Conference of Academic libraries, pp. 143-158, Athens (GR).

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Abstract

[English Abstract]

Nowadays, end-users have quick and direct access to a massive amount of information available on the net. However, this information is unorganised expecting users to be able to identify and evaluate it in accordance with their information needs. Subject Based Information Gateways (SBIGs), organised collections of networked information, provide users with a catalogue of authoritative Internet resources, which can be searched or/and browsed. This paper provides an evaluation of one such gateway - the Art, Design, Architecture & Media Gateway (ADAM). It provides information on who these digital users are, how often they use the service, what their reasons for use are, which search methods and services provided they prefer, and what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of an online information service.

Keywords:Online Information Retrieval, Evaluation, User Studies, Art Design, Architecture and Media Information Gateway, Internet Gateways, Resource Discovery Network, ADAM-UK
Subjects:C. Users, literacy and reading. > CB. User studies.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HQ. Web pages.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HR. Portals.
L. Information technology and library technology. > LZ. None of these, but in this section.
ID Code:10294
Deposited By:Andreou, Andreas K.
Deposited On:29 June 2007
Alternative Locations:http://abekt.lib.ucy.ac.cy/synedria/9psab/9psab020.pdf
All fields:Show all fields

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