Abstract
The authors present a model of information searching in thesaurus-enhanced search systems, intended as a reference model for system developers. The model focuses on user-system interaction and charts the specific stages of searching an indexed collection with a thesaurus. It was developed based on literature, findings from empirical studies, and analysis of existing systems. The model describes in detail the entities, processes, and decisions when interacting with a search system augmented with a thesaurus. A basic search scenario illustrates this process through the model. Graphical and textual depictions of the model are complemented by a concise matrix representation for evaluation purposes. Potential problems at different stages of the search process are discussed, together with possibilities for system developers. The aim is to set out a framework of processes, decisions, and risks involved in thesaurus-based search, within which system developers can consider potential avenues for support.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1655-1665 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- information-retrieval
- query expansion
- seeking
- design
- selection
- keys
- tactics
- access