Abstract
A protocol analysis study was undertaken to explore how a Web-sawy generation of library users searches the online catalog. Eighteen users, including experienced and novice searchers, were recruited. Participants agreed to be recorded and to express their thoughts aloud while searching. Analysis of these data has revealed several distinct trends. Most notable among these trends has been the impact of Internet search engines on user expectations. Given the influence of the Web, these assumptions are likely common throughout higher education. This research reveals where bottlenecks occur and provides insights into how libraries can design systems that help users around trouble spots.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 525-536 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | College and Research Libraries |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2004 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Library and Information Sciences