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Peer reviewedHertzum, Morten; Pejtersen, Annelise Mark – Information Processing & Management, 2000
Investigates engineers' information-seeking practices based on case studies in two organizations. Results show engineers search for documents to find people, search for people to get documents, and interact socially to get information without engaging in explicit searches. Discusses the design task and how computer systems could support searches…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer System Design, Engineers, Information Seeking
