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Main Author: Connell, Tschera Harkness
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1995
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ508663
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Table of Contents:
  • Subject Searching in Online Catalogs: Metaknowledge Used by Experienced Searchers. Connell, Tschera Harkness Information Science Education Interviews Librarians Library Catalogs Metacognition Online Catalogs Online Searching Participant Observation Search Strategies Self Evaluation (Individuals) Subject Index Terms Identifies and characterizes the knowledge used by 10 experienced librarians while searching for subject information in online catalogs. Metaknowledge is examined through participant explanations, observation, and self-evaluation; and implications for online catalog design and for library and information science education are suggested. (Author/LRW)