Joranson, Kate and VanTuyl, Steven and Clements, Nina
(2013)
E-Browsing: Serendipity and Questions of Access and Discovery.
In: Charleston Library Conference, Charleston, SC.
(In Press)
Abstract
Browsing is an essential component to discovery. Understanding the foundations of browsing patterns and preferences is crucial in developing effective e-browsing environments. It’s important to understand how researchers in diverse disciplines have described their discoveries in terms of browsing, searching, and serendipitous encounters. Examining the works of scientists, social scientists, and humanists through the lens of discovery will reveal essential components to be aware of in developing e-browsing environments. In turning to a wide range of sources, often outside traditional library literature, we deepen our understanding of what it means to browse in an electronic environment. As librarians, we have an obligation to create physical and virtual spaces that cultivate wonder and curiosity and acknowledge varied paths to discovery. Electronic browsing options must become more robust if libraries are to be vital to scholarly communication. In this presentation we focus on the language and experience of browsing, with particular attention to serendipitous discovery, in order to encourage librarians, particularly those in public service, to more effectively articulate concerns and opportunities to developers.
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| Status: |
In Press |
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| Date: |
December 2013 |
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Publication |
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No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Charleston Library Conference |
| Publisher: |
Purdue e-Pubs |
| Event Title: |
Charleston Library Conference |
| Event Type: |
Conference |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
University libraries > University Library System |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Research, Process, Search, Engines, Browsing, E-Browsing, Serendipity, Access, Scientific, Discovery, Academic, Discovery, Wonder, Curiosity, Library, Libraries, Librarians |
| Date Deposited: |
04 Mar 2014 19:39 |
| Last Modified: |
07 May 2024 10:55 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/20367 |
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