This paper discusses user needs for a system that indexes tables and figures culled from scientific journal articles. These findings are taken from a comprehensive investigation into scientistsâ satisfaction with and use of a tables and figures retrieval prototype. Much previous research has examined the usability and features of digital libraries and other online retrieval systems that retrieve either full-text of journal articles, traditional article-level abstracts, or both. In contrast, this paper examines the needs of users directly searching for and accessing discrete journal article components â figures, tables, graphs, maps, and photographs â that have been individually indexed.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/105117 |
Date | January 2007 |
Creators | Sandusky, Robert J., Tenopir, Carol, Casado, Margaret M. |
Source Sets | University of Arizona |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Conference Paper |
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