Information Studies

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Google Use and Users:A Survey


Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


An information architecture should allow for two basic approaches to information retrieval: searching, providing a search engine to process keyedin queries; and finding, providing a structured browsing environment for users to explore. Both approaches are essential in retrieving from digital resources. Such tools facilitate searching for relevant information in eresources. This paper presents results of a survey of users' awareness of and skills in using various features of the Google search engine.

Keywords

Web Search, Google Application, User Study.
User
Subscription Login to verify subscription
Notifications
Font Size

  • Nicholas, David, Huntington, Paul, Williams, Peter, and Jordam, Mat. (2002). NHS direct online: Its users and their concerns, Journal of Information Science, 28; 305-319.

  • Dudley, M and Tolfrey, S. (1997). Survey of European needs in Hertfordshire. ElA Review, 9; 48-57.

  • Cousins, Sara Jane and Muir, Adrienne. (2002)."Providing information on economic and monetary union: a case study of the East Midland European Information Relay. Journal of Documentation, 5S(4);39S-42.


Abstract Views: 249

PDF Views: 0




  • Google Use and Users:A Survey

Abstract Views: 249  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

T. Saravanan
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India
P. Ushadevi
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India
F. Senthilkumar
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract


An information architecture should allow for two basic approaches to information retrieval: searching, providing a search engine to process keyedin queries; and finding, providing a structured browsing environment for users to explore. Both approaches are essential in retrieving from digital resources. Such tools facilitate searching for relevant information in eresources. This paper presents results of a survey of users' awareness of and skills in using various features of the Google search engine.

Keywords


Web Search, Google Application, User Study.

References