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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2002
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ657901 |
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- The Influence of Mental Models and Goals on Search Patterns during Web Interaction. Slone, Debra J. Information Seeking Library Catalogs Online Catalogs Online Searching Online Systems Public Libraries Search Strategies Users (Information) World Wide Web Thirty-one public library users were observed searching the Web and/or a Web-based on-line catalog. Four user categories were identified, distinguished by number of search approaches employed. Results indicate experience and motivation, elements of situational goals and mental models, work in tandem to determine search approaches, Web sites visited, and sources used. Sample interview guide and Internet descriptions and codes are appended. (Contains 76 references.) (Author/AEF)