The Effect of Interface Design on Item Selection in an Online Catalog.

Thomas, David H.

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ERIC Number: EJ628291

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Effect of Interface Design on Item Selection in an Online Catalog.

Thomas, David H.

Library Resources & Technical Services, v45 n1 p20-46 Jan 2001

This research examined the communication process between users and online catalogs by gathering empirical data about user performance on different types of online catalogs. An experiment was designed to test whether content and layout of bibliographic displays influenced effectiveness of the interface between online catalogs and users. Data are analyzed and results presented. (Contains 73 references.) (AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Interaction, Man Machine Systems, Online Catalogs, Online Searching, Online Systems, Screen Design (Computers), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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