An observational study of man‐computer interaction using an online bibliographic information retrieval system
Christine A. Baker
(Assistant Librarian Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, England.)
Kenneth D. Eason
(Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Ergonomics Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, England.)
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Abstract
This article reports a preliminary investigation into the man‐computer interaction (m‐c‐i) aspects of online searching. It describes the methodology developed for observing and recording m‐c‐i in the use of online information retrieval systems. A brief analysis of the data obtained is also given, together with an assessment of the extent to which the goal of effective m‐c‐i is being achieved.
Citation
Baker, C.A. and Eason, K.D. (1981), "An observational study of man‐computer interaction using an online bibliographic information retrieval system", Online Review, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 121-132. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb024054
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1981, MCB UP Limited