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Mitrelis, A., Tsakonas, G., & Papatheodorou, C. Using qualitative research methods for the improvement of collaborative information searching tools design, 2008. In Libraries In the Digital Age 2008,Dubrovnik and Mljet (HR),2-7 June.pp.111-117. (Published) [Conference Paper].

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Author(s): Mitrelis, Angelos
Tsakonas, Giannis
Papatheodorou, Christos
Title: Using qualitative research methods for the improvement of collaborative information searching tools design
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BI. User interfaces, usability
C. Users, literacy and reading > CB. User studies
Date: 2008
Abstract: Regarding the change of information seeking to a collaborative activity, DLs as dynamic information systems, have to adopt collaboration searching tools. This study investigates the degree of collaboration in information retrieval and the extent of collaboration tools usage in DLs. The collaborative tools of a prototype digital library are assessed through a qualitative study by the aspects of usefulness, usability and usage. Results show that information search transforms to a collective form, while they prove that usefulness and usability have a significant effect on usage and on user satisfaction. The results also show that collaboration tools evolve into indispensable design parameters for modern digital libraries.
Conference: Libraries In the Digital Age 2008
Conference Date: 2-7 June
Location: Dubrovnik and Mljet (HR)
Starting page: 111
Ending page: 117
Editor(s): Selthofer, Josipa
Aparac-Jelusic, Tatjana
Krtalic, Maja
Keywords: Collaborative information seeking, collaboration, digital library services, digital library tools, annotations, instant messaging, common information spaces.
Country: Greece
Type: Conference Paper
Rights: http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/



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