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Faculty Attitudes Towards Open Access Publishing, E-Print Servers and Institutional Repositories
Authors: Wust Markus
Published: August 2019

This qualitative study investigates how faculty gather information for teaching and research and their opinions on open access approaches to scholarly communication. Despite generally favorable reactions, a perceived lack of peer review and impact factors were among the most common reasons for not publishing through open-access forums.Cette étude qualitative examine comment les membres du corps professoral recueillent l’information pour l’enseignement et la recherche, et leurs opinions envers les approches de la communication scientifique à libre accès. Malgré des réactions généralement favorables, le manque perçu de révision par les pairs et les facteurs d’impact comptent parmi les motifs habituellement évoqués pour ne pas publier sur ces tribunes à libre accès.
Facilitating Access to Electronic Resources: Matching Bliographic Record Content with Client Preferences
Authors: Howarth Lynne C. , Cox Joseph P.
Published: August 2019

This paper presents findings from a study in progress that addresses the paucity of research concerning which bibliographic, and particularly descriptive, elements should be included in a record so as to facilitate identification and retrieval of information. Data from both checklist and focus-group methodologies were compared to provide a client-oriented framework for assessing content in bibliographic records, and to highlight gaps between user preferences and the availability and presentation of elements in some. . .
Page Design Attributes and Browsing Behaviour on the Web
Authors: Kopak R.W.
Published: August 2019

Few empirically based standards exist for Web document design. This study collected data on twelve participants who were asked to browse a selected set of Web sites. Participants were also asked to complete a number of tasks. The data were applied to four hypotheses and a research question that were concerned with the use of graphic elements, depth and breadth of hierarchy ...
Commercial Internet Publishing--The Practicalities
Authors: Nash John C. , Nash Mary M.
Published: August 2019

This paper is an update of our 1995 presentation, Internet Book Publishing--a case study, where we reported our experience in publishing Scientific Computing with PCs using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) under a shareware model. While this experience was useful, we believe "begware" to be an impractical mechanism for commercially viable publishing. The present discussion will consider the costs of Internet publishing, approaches to its implementation, decisions regarding the packaging of products, marketing. . .
Information Provision for Informed Prenatal Decision Making
Authors: Burkell Jacquelyn , McKenzie Pamela J.
Published: August 2019

In decision making in maternity care, midwives provide information to support client-centred decisions. Although midwives are expected to maintain neutrality, a variety of concerns limit nondirectiveness. The impact of these concerns is explored through qualitative analysis of midwife-client interactions. The results provide insight into what counts as “information” in these interactions.Lors de la prise de décision dans les soins de maternité, les sages-femmes offrent des informations pour soutenir les décisions de leurs patientes. Bien que l’on suppose que les sages-femmes doivent conserver une certaine neutralité, de nombreuses préoccupations limitent le manque de directives. L’impact de ces préoccupations est exploré à travers une analyse qualitative des interactions entre sages-femmes et patientes. Les résultats présentent un aperçu de ce qui est considéré comme « information » dans ces interactions.
MARTT: Automatic Markup of Taxonomic Descriptions with XML
Authors: Cui Hong
Published: August 2019

Despite the sub-language nature of taxonomic descriptions of animals and plants, researchers have warned about the existence of large variations among different description collections in terms of information content and its representation. These variations impose a serious threat to the development of automatic tools to structure large volumes of text-based descriptions. This paper presents a general approach to mark up different collections of taxonomic descriptions with XML, using two large-scale floras as examples. The markup system, MARTT, is based on machine learning methods and enhanced by machine learned domain rules and conventions. Experiments show that our simple and efficient machine learning algorithms outperform significantly general purpose algorithms and that rules learned from one flora can be used when marking up a second flora and help to improve the markup performance, especially for elements that have sparse training examples.Malgré la nature de sous-langage des descriptions taxinomiques des animaux et des plantes, les chercheurs reconnaissent l’existence de vastes variations parmi différentes collections de descriptions, en termes de contenu informationnel et de leur représentation. Ces variations présentent une menace sérieuse pour le développement d’outils automatiques pour la structuration de larges…
Towards a Portal Maturity Model (PMM): Investigating Social and Technological Effects of Portals on Knowledge Management Initiatives
Authors: De Carvalho Rodrigro Baroni , Ferreira Marta Araújo Tavares , Choo Chun Wei
Published: August 2019

The paper’s purpose is to present the PMM (Portal Maturity Model) which can be used to assess the contributions of intranets and portals to Knowledge Management initiatives. The PMM was empirically tested in 62 organizations, and it is based on TAM, TTF, knowing organization model and KM maturity model.L’objectif de cet article est de présenter le modèle de maturité de portail (MMP) qui peut être utilisé pour évaluer les apports des intranets et des portails pour les initiatives de gestion des connaissances. Le MMP a été expérimenté empiriquement dans 62 organisations et est basé sur le TAM, le TTF, le modèle d’organisation des connaissances et le modèle de gestion mature des connaissances.
Automatic Classification and Categorization: Application for Identifying and Thematic Analysing of Textual Unstructured Documents
Authors: Forest Dominic
Published: August 2019

Our talk will focus on computer-assisted thematic analysis of unstructured documents. First, we will discuss the main issues raised by this question. Secondly, we will present a methodology based on text mining techniques that can assist thematic analysis of textual documents. Finally, we will expose some results obtained with this methodology.Notre présentation portera sur l’assistance à l'analyse thématique des documents textuels non-structurés. Nous exposerons d’abord les principaux enjeux soulevés par cette problématique. Par la suite, nous présenterons une méthodologie d’analyse fondée sur des techniques de forage de texte permettant d'assister informatiquement l’analyse thématique. Finalement, nous présenterons quelques résultats obtenus en appliquant notre démarche.
Impact of Filtering on U.K. Youth
Authors: Halpin E. , Griffin D. , Trevorrow P.
Published: August 2019

This paper considers the issues of youth citizenship, access to information and community participation via the Internet for young people and the effects of filtering upon this. Two empirical studies on internet filtering in public libraries and young peoples perceptions of filtering and their access to information inform the paper.Cet article considère les questions de la citoyenneté pour les jeunes, de l’accès à l’information et la participation de la communauté via l’Internet pour les jeunes et les effets du filtrage sur ces questions. Deux études empiriques sur le filtrage d’Internet dans les bibliothèques publiques et sur les perceptions des jeunes au sujet du filtrage et de leur accès à l’information documentent cet article.
Designing a Language-Independent Search Prototype for Accessing Multilingual Resources from Metadata-Enabled Repositories Information Need
Authors: Howarth Lynne C. , Miller Thea
Published: August 2019

As research described herein suggests, designing a cross-language information retrieval (CLIR) prototype that supports natural language queries in any language, and presents search results in visual category clusters, represents another step towards providing equitable access to the world community by anyone with an Internet connection and an information need.Comme la présente recherche le suggère, la conception d’un prototype de recherche d’information multilingue (RIML) qui permet d’exploiter les requêtes en langage naturel dans n’importe langage, et présente les résultats de recherche sur les grappes de catégories visuelles. Ceci constitue une autre étape pour offrir l’accès équitable à la communauté internationale pour tous ceux qui possèdent une connexion Internet et un besoin informationnel.
The Production of “Gayness”: How Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Youth Negotiate Sexual Orientation in a Networked World
Authors: Joyce Stephen
Published: August 2019

This paper explores how and where lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth acquire informational capital about sexual orientation in an increasingly networked world. Findings are based on discourse analysis and close reading of 31 unstructured in-depth interviews with LGB youth as well as larger LGB-themed “texts” presented through mass media.Cet article explore comment et à quel endroit les jeunes lesbiennes, gays et bisexuels (LGB) font l’acquisition du capital informationnel traitant d’orientation sexuelle dans un monde de plus en plus resauté. Les résultats se basent sur l’analyse du discours et la lecture complète de 31 entrevues en profondeur non structurées effectuées avec des jeunes LGB, de même que d’un vaste ensemble de textes reliés au thème des LGB présentés à travers les moyens de communication de masses.
Meta- and Object-language in Information Retrieval Research
Authors: Warner Julian
Published: August 2019

The distinction between a meta- and an object-language has become increasingly familiar in information science, through the diffusion of the concept of metadata. A significant antecedent can be found in the development of formal logic. This paper proposes an analogous distinction for information retrieval research, between discourse about and transformations within systems. The aim is to obtain analytical clarity and economy in research effort.
Web Portal Characteristics: Children as Designers and Evaluators
Authors: Large Andrew , Beheshti Jamshid , Nesset Valerie , Bowler Leanne
Published: August 2019

Two intergenerational design teams comprising respectively elementary school students from grades six and three, together with three adult researchers, designed two low-tech web portal prototypes specifically targeted at the students’ peers. These portals were subsequently converted into working portals that can be used to find information on the Web relating to Canadian history and deemed appropriate for an elementary school audience. This paper presents the evaluations of the two portals conducted by eight focus groups (four from grade-three students and four from grade-six students).Deux équipes intergénérationnelles de conception composées respectivement d’élèves de l’école primaire de sixième et de troisième année, de même que trois adultes chercheurs ont conçu deux prototypes de portails Web de faible technicité spécifiquement destinés à des élèves de cet âge. Ces portails ont été convertis par la suite en portails de travail pouvant être utilisés pour la recherche d’information sur le Web concernant l’Histoire canadienne et ont été jugés appropriés pour des utilisateurs de l’école primaire. Cet article présente les évaluations...
The Systematic Review: A Potential Tool for Research-Grounded Library Management
Authors: Law Margaret
Published: August 2019

The systematic review process, as defined for the health sciences, is examined as a potential tool for integrating research into library management. Issues are identified concerning the management environment, the research and its application. Suggestions are made to modify the process to make it more suitable for the LIS field.Le processus de revue systématique, tel que défini par les sciences de la santé, est examiné comme un outil potentiel pour intégrer la recherche en gestion des bibliothèques. Des problèmes concernant l’environnement de gestion, la recherche et son application sont identifiés. Des suggestions sont faites pour modifier le processus afin de le rendre plus adapté au domaine de la BSI.
Assessment of Metadata on the Canadian Architecture Collections
Authors: Park Eun
Published: August 2019

This paper represents the findings of assessment of metadata sets at the Canadian Architecture Collections in McGill University Library. The tables and attributes of current databases were grouped into the major categories by the commonly used elements and examine their feasibility and specificity.Cet article présente les résultats de l’évaluation des ensembles de métadonnées des collections d’architecture canadienne à la bibliothèque de l’Université McGill. Les tables et les attributs des bases de données courantes ont été groupés dans les catégories majeures par les éléments généralement utilisés et leur faisabilité et leur spécificité sont examinées.
Semantic Interoperability across Digital Image Collections: Evaluation of Metadata Mapping for Resource Discovery and Sharing
Authors: Park Jung-ran
Published: August 2019

The goal of this project is evaluation of the current status of semantic mapping between cataloger-defined field names and Dublin Core metadata elements across digital image collections and identification of the most frequently occurring incorrect and null mappings. A pilot study has been conducted comparing and analyzing 20 digital image metadata templates and 659 metadata item records.L’objectif de ce projet est d’évaluer l’état actuel de la mise en correspondance sémantique entre les noms de champs définis par les catalogueurs et les éléments de métadonnées du Dublin Core à travers des collections d’images numériques et d’identifier les correspondances qui sont le plus fréquemment incorrectes et sans valeur. Une étude pilote a été effectuée en comparant et analysant 20 modèles de métadonnées d’images numériques et 659 enregistrements d’éléments de métadonnées.
Information Literacy and Education Policy: An Instrumental Case Study of the Ontario Public School Curriculum
Authors: Russell Pia Liv
Published: August 2019

This interdisciplinary case study explores information literacy policy in Ontario’s public education system. Using interviews with policy makers and a rhetorical analysis of information literacy policy documents, it finds Ontario’s current information literacy policy inadequate to the task of providing equitable student access to opportunities for information literacy development.Une étude cas interdisciplinaire explore la politique de littératie informationnelle du système d’éducation publique de l’Ontario. En utilisant des entrevues avec les décideurs et une analyse rhétorique des documents sur la politique de littératie informationnelle, il est démontré que la politique de littératie informationnelle actuelle de l’Ontario est inappropriée pour la mission qui vise à offrir aux étudiants un accès équitable aux possibilités de développement de la littératie informationnelle.
Applications of SQL for Informetric Data Processing
Authors: Wolfram Dietmar
Published: August 2019

Many informetric phenomena lend themselves to ready adaptation to relational DBMS environments. SQL, the standard language used for constructing and querying relational databases, provides useful tools for processing of informetric data. The author demonstrates the applications and some limitations of SQL for efficient organization and tabulation of raw informetric data.Plusieurs phénomènes infométriques se prêtent à une adaptation rapide aux environnements relationnels DBMS. SQL, le langage standard utilisé pour la construction et la recherche des bases de données relationnelles, offre des outils utiles pour le traitement des données infométriques. L’auteur démontre les applications et certaines restrictions de SQL pour l’organisation efficace et la tabulation des données infométriques brutes.
In Search of Taxonomies: The Relevance of Cognitive Reading Models in the Design of Electronic Text in Literary Studies
Authors: Campbell Grant D.
Published: August 2019

Computing in the humanities has grown beyond its traditional roles; with the phenomenal growth of hypertext and hypermedia, scholars are learning to exploit the potential of these new media to reinvent the "scholarly edition" and to present literary works to the reader in radically new ways. Information studies research contains numerous insights that the literary scholar would find. . .
Academic Librarians and the Road to Success: Facilitating Undergraduate Achievement Through Information Access
Authors: Given Lisa M.
Published: August 2019

Presents qualitative interview data exploring academic librarians’ perceptions of undergraduates and the role of information resources, design of physical space, and information literacy programs in facilitating academic success. Findings point to information access problems given the university’s socio-political context, varied definitions of success, and frustrations with technology and space planning.Cette étude présente des données d’entrevues qualitatives explorant les perceptions des bibliothécaires universitaires au sujet des étudiants de premier cycle et le rôle des ressources informationnelles, de l’aménagement de l’espace physique et des programmes de littératie contribuant à la réussite universitaire. Les résultats orientent vers les problèmes de l’accès à l’information selon le contexte sociopolitique universitaire, les différentes définitions de la réussite et les frustrations ressenties envers la technologie et l’aménagement de l’espace.
Optimizing the Transformation of Knowledge Dissemination: Towards a Canadian Research Strategy: Preliminary Results
Authors: Shearer Kathleen , Birdsall William F.
Published: August 2019

Academic researchers are the major actors in the scholarly communication system and, as such, it is extremely important that any research being conducted in this area be guided by their needs. This study assembles a diverse panel of Canadian academic researchers in order to define a research strategy for the dissemination of scholarly knowledge in Canada that is defined by relevance to the research community. The major research question addressed here is the nature of a research agenda for the dissemination of scholarly research in Canada. These results so far reflect a substantially different approach to defining a research agenda for the dissemination of scholarly research than those outlined in the past.Les chercheurs académiques sont les acteurs principaux du système de communication universitaire et en tant que tel, il est extrêmement important que toute recherche poursuivie dans ce domaine soit guidée par leurs besoins. Cette étude rassemble un groupe de chercheurs universitaires canadiens dans le but de définir une stratégie de recherche pour la diffusion des connaissances académiques canadiennes et qui sera considérée comme pertinente par le milieu de la recherche. La principale question de recherche soulevée ici est la nature de l’agenda de recherche pour la diffusion de la recherche universitaire au Canada. Jusqu’à présent, ces résultats reflètent une approche considérablement différente pour définir un agenda de recherche pour la diffusion de la recherche académique par rapport aux agendas produits dans le passé.
Word Association Testing and Thesaurus Construction
Authors: Spiteri Louise F.
Published: August 2019

This paper examines the suitability of word association tests to generate user-derived descriptors, descriptor hierarchies, and categories of inter-term of relationships. Thirty Library and Information Science practitioners were asked to provide as many response words as they could for 15 stimulus terms and to describe how the response and stimulus terms are inter-related.Cette étude examine la pertinence des expériences d’association de mots pour la création de descripteurs provenant de l’usage, de hiérarchies de descripteurs et de catégories de relations inter-termes. On a demandé à trente spécialistes de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information de fournir le maximum de mots réponses pour 15 termes stimuli et de décrire comment ces réponses et les termes stimuli sont inter-reliés.
Search Patterns on a Children’s Portal
Authors: Beheshti Jamshid , Large Andrew , Tam Marni
Published: August 2019

More than two years of transaction logs on a children’s portal are analyzed to investigate search patterns, when the users are presented with four search options. The results show that the hierarchical subject directory and alphabetic search options accounted for 83 percent of all the searches, indicating users’ preference for browsing rather than keyword searching.Cette communication porte sur l'analyse de deux ans de journaux de transactions d'un portail pour enfants afin de dégager les méthodes de recherche des utilisateurs lorsqu'ils font face à quatre options de recherche. Les résultats démontrent que le répertoire thématique hiérarchique et les options de recherche alphabétiques représentent 83 pour cent de toutes les recherches, indiquant une préférence pour le furetage plutôt que la recherche par mots clés.***Full paper in the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science***
Scholarly Communication’s Mess: A Game-Theoretic Approach to Analysis
Authors: Budd John M.
Published: August 2019

This presentation constitutes a trial of a game-theory-based model that is intended to estimate the publication rate and costs of publications by faculty members at research universities. The data used here are taken from journals in five social science disciplines and are used to create the mathematical model. The presentation is intended to fit within the information management them of the conference.Cette communication constitue un essai d'un modèle basé sur la théorie des jeux dont l'objectif est d'estimer le taux de publication et les coûts de publication du corps professoral dans les universités de recherche. Les données utilisées proviennent de publications issues de cinq disciplines des sciences sociales afin de créer un modèle mathématique. Cette communication s'inscrit dans le thème de gestion de l'information.
Les méthodes de classification non supervisées appliquées aux textes : mesure de la performance des résultats de clustering de documents
Authors: Cuxac Pascal , Lamirel Jean-Charles , Ghribi Maha
Published: August 2019

Nous présentons une approche alternative pour l'évaluation de la qualité de classifications non supervisées de textes basée sur des critères de rappel, précision et F-mesure non supervisés, exploitant les descripteurs associées aux classes. La comparaison expérimentale du comportement des critères classiques avec notre approche est effectuée sur des données bibliographiques.This paper presents an alternative approach to measuring the quality of non-supervised text classification based on the recall, precision and non-supervised F-measure criteria, using class descriptors. The experimental comparison of classical criteria behaviour to our approach is based on bibliographic data.
Réseaux sociaux et indexation de la musique, vers de nouveaux modes d’évaluation par l’usage
Authors: El Hadi Widad Mustafa , Debaecker Jean
Published: August 2019

Cette communication décrit un projet de recherche en cours soutenu par l’ISCC. Le projet se propose d’examiner les problèmes liés à la production sociale des métadonnées de la musique eu égard aux nouveaux dispositifs et nouvelles pratiques numériques l’indexation et les métadonnées de la musique. Sont décrits le contexte et la motivation de l’étude, un bref rappel de concepts relavant de l’étude. La communication se penche par ailleurs sur l’évaluation de la production musicale et sa réception dans le cadre des réseaux sociaux. Le questionnaire ainsi que les premiers résultats sont décrits.This paper describes an ongoing study supported by ISCC. The project examines issues surrounding social metadata creation for music in light of new devices and digital practices, indexing, and music metadata. The context and rationale for the study are described, as well as a summary of relevant concepts. The evaluation of music production and its reception in social networks are also covered. The questionnaire and the preliminary results will be presented.
Culturally-Sensitive E-Learning Practices for Library Education
Authors: Farmer Leslie
Published: August 2019

With globalization, library educators should address culturally-sensitive instruction design and curriculum, particularly in online learning environments. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and Bigg’s educational model provide frameworks for addressing cultural impact on library education. Specific techniques are suggested for handling language and online learning issues.Avec la mondialisation, les professeurs de bibliothéconomie devraient incorporer les différences culturelles dans leurs cours ainsi que dans le cursus, notamment en milieu d'apprentissage en ligne. Les dimensions culturelles de Hofstede et le modèle éducatif de Bigg offrent un cadre permettant de traiter de l'impact culturel sur l'éducation. Seront présentées différentes techniques pour aborder les questions de langue et d'apprentissage en ligne.
Le comportement informationnel des jeunes adultes québécois en matière de santé sexuelle
Authors: Fortier Alexandre , Dufour Christine , Bergeron Pierrette
Published: August 2019

Cette communication présente une étude descriptive sur le comportement informationnel en matière de santé sexuelle d’un groupe de jeunes adultes québécois. Les résultats, obtenus lors d’entrevues en profondeur utilisant la technique de l’incident critique, sont discutés d’après une adaptation du modèle général de comportement informationnel de Choo (2006).This presentation will focus on a descriptive study of sexual health information behaviour of young Quebec adults. The results gained from in-depth interviews based on the critical incident technique are discussed using an adaptation of Choo's (2006) information behaviour general model.***Full paper in the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science***
Using the Web Server Logs to Study Public Opinion
Authors: Gao Yijun
Published: August 2019

With the help of webometrics techniques, we could explore whether or not the Web surfer’s online interest reflects the public opinion off-line. This paper investigates the Chinese Web user’s interest regarding the United States and Japan, and demonstrates that Web server log data could be a good source for us to gauge the public opinion on specific domestic and international issues.À l'aide de techniques webométriques, nous avons pu déterminer si les intérêts des internautes reflétaient l'opinion publique hors ligne. Cette communication porte sur les intérêts des internautes chinois pour les États-Unis et le Japon et démontre que les données des journaux de serveurs web peuvent être utiles pour prendre le pouls de l'opinion publique sur certains enjeux nationaux et internationaux.
Social Capital and Community Building in Rural Ontario Libraries
Authors: Johnson Catherine A. , Griffis Matthew R.
Published: August 2019

This presentation reports on a study that investigated the relationship between public libraries and social capital in rural communities in Ontario. Preliminary findings suggest that, in contrast to urban communities, the use of libraries in small towns is not significantly related to increases in levels of social capital.Cette communication présente une étude portant sur la relation entre les bibliothèques publiques et le capital social dans les régions rurales de l'Ontario. Les résultats préliminaires suggèrent que contrairement en milieux urbains, l'utilisation de bibliothèques en milieu rural n'est pas intimement lié à un accroissement du capital social.
Investigating the Design of Arabic Web Interfaces Using Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: A Case Study of Government Web Portals
Authors: Khashman Nouf , Large Andrew
Published: August 2019

This study examines the design characteristics of Web interfaces from Arab countries using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Organizational and graphical elements on a sample of 15 home pages of government Web portals are examined using content analysis. Element frequency scores were correlated with Hofstede’s dimensions and interpreted based on Marcus and Gould’s (2000) study. The results suggest that Hofstede’s model of culture does not fully reflect the design characteristics of Arabic interfaces.Cette étude examine les caractéristiques d'interfaces web de pays arabes au moyen des dimensions culturelles de Hofstede. Les éléments organisationnels et graphiques d'un échantillon de 15 pages d'accueil de portails gouvernementaux sont étudiés dans le cadre d'une analyse de contenu. Les scores de fréquence des éléments sont mis en corrélation avec les dimensions de Hofstede et interprétés en fonction de l'étude de Marcus et Gould (2000). Les résultats suggèrent que le modèle culturel de Hofstede ne reflète pas pleinement les caractéristiques des interfaces en arabe.
Including Student Voices in Instructional Design: Community College Students with Below-Proficient Skills Talk About IL Instruction
Authors: Latham Don , Gross Melissa
Published: August 2019

First-year college students with below-proficient IL skill levels were identified through a standardized IL test. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with a subset of these students. This paper will focus on the findings of the focus groups and describe how these findings are informing the design of the intervention.Les étudiants universitaires de première année ayant une maîtrise de l'information inadéquate ont été identifiés au moyen d'un test normalisé sur la maîtrise de l'information. Des entrevues et des groupes de discussion se sont déroulés avec un sous-groupe de ces étudiants. Cette communication s'attarde aux résultats des groupes de discussion et décrit comment les résultats sont pris en compte dans la conception de l'intervention.
Science Information Literacy Tutorials and Pedagogy
Authors: Li Ping
Published: August 2019

This study aims at finding out which information literacy standards science and technology libraries have been trying to instruct through Web-based tutorials and the extent to which pedagogical elements are incorporated. The research results are expected to be helpful to the future designing of tutorials for information literacy instruction purpose.Cette étude a pour objectif d'identifier les normes de maîtrise de l'information utilisées par les bibliothèques de sciences et technologies dans le cadre de tutoriels en ligne et la mesure dans laquelle des éléments pédagogiques y sont intégrés. Les résultats devraient être utiles au développement de futurs tutoriels consacrés à la maîtrise de l'information.
The Library Settlement Partnerships: A Case Study
Authors: MacDonald Susan L.
Published: August 2019

This in-progress doctoral dissertation research is a qualitative exploratory case study of the Library Settlement Partnerships, a federal government program that consists of partnerships among service providing organizations and public libraries in Ontario. The study explores the ways that service provision in cross-sectoral collaborations is being negotiated among the various stakeholders.Cette étude doctorale en cours repose sur une étude de cas qualitative et exploratoire du Partenariat d'établissement par l'intermédiaire des bibliothèques, un programme fédéral constitué d'un partenariat entre les fournisseurs de services et les bibliothèques publiques de l'Ontario. Cette étude explore comment les différents intervenants offrent leurs services dans le cadre d'une collaboration intersectorielle.
Information Hippies, Google-Fu Masters, and Other Volunteer Tourists in Thailand: Information Behaviour in the Liminoid
Authors: Reed Kathleen
Published: August 2019

Using social positioning theory and the concept of the liminoid, the objectives of this qualitative research project were to 1) investigate how social positioning affects the information behaviour of volunteer tourists; 2) determine what effects culture shock, physical location, gender, technical skill, and previous intercultural education and/or experiences have on the information behaviour of volunteer tourists; and finally, 3) suggest how non-governmental organizations can use the research findings to assist volunteer tourists to successfully undertake their placements. The results emphasize the importance of developing a theory of liminoidal information behaviour, in order to explore how people in the liminoid – a place between cultures where identities are often suspended – interact with information.À l'aide de la théorie du positionnement social et du concept de la liminalité, l'objectif de ce projet de recherche qualitatif est 1) d'investiguer comment le positionnement social influence le comportement informationnel des touristes bénévoles; 2) de déterminer quels sont les effets du choc culturel, de l'emplacement physique, du sexe, des aptitudes techniques et de l'éducation ou de l'expérience interculturelle préalable sur le comportement informationnel des touristes bénévoles; et finalement, 3) de suggérer comment les organisations non gouvernementales peuvent se servir des résultats de la recherche pour aider les touristes bénévoles à mener à bien leurs activités. Les résultats insistent sur l'importance de développer une théorie du comportement informationnel liminal afin d'explorer comment les gens se trouvant dans cet état, un endroit entre les cultures où l'identité est souvent suspendue, interagissent avec l'information.
La modélisation de l'analyse documentaire: à la sémiotique, de la psychologie cognitive et de l'intelligence artificielle
Authors: Bertrand-Gastaldy Suzanne , Lanteigne Diane , Giroux Luc , David Claire
Published: August 2019

La sémiotique textuelle et la psychologie cognitive sont mises à contribution pour modéliser différentes opérations d'analyse documentaire. On expose les éléments du modèle théorique et la complémentarité des approches. L'attribution de propriétés relevant de systèmes sémiotiques divers sur les textes primaires et secondaires permet de retrouver les unités et certaines des caractéristiques privilégiées de façon générale ou par chaque individu. Les enquêtes cognitives auprès des experts corroborent ou complétent l'analyse des corpus. Quelques exemples de résultats obtenus par l'analyse statistico-linguistique lors de deux expérimentations illustrent l'utilité de la méthodologie, notamment pour la conception de systèmes experts d'aide à la lecture.Textual semiotics and cognitive psychology are advocated to model several types of documentary analysis. A theoretical model is proposed which combines elements from the two disciplines. Thanks to the addition of values of properties pertaining to different semiotic systems to the primary and secondary texts, one can retrieve the units and the characteristics valued by a group of indexers or byone individual. The cognitive studies of the experts confirm or complete the textual analysis. Examples from the findings obtained by the statistico-linguistic analysis of two corpora illustrate the usefulness of the methodology, especially for the conception of expert systems to assist whatever kind of reading.
Characterization of Free-nets in the United States and Canada: Facing History and Managing the Future
Authors: Chase Timothy S.
Published: August 2019

The explosion in the number of Free-Nets and their organizing committees over the past two years attests to the popularity of community-based computing. But, the goal of these organizations is farther reaching than merely strength of numbers; they want to change their communities for the better. In order to assure an important and relevant place in the community, Free-Nets must face the history of the other community-based information service provider: the public library. Once this is done, Free-Nets must focus on achieving results, not merely on achieving continued existence.
Opening New Worlds of Information: Library Technology and Internet Access for Patrons with Disabilities
Authors: Deine-Jones Courtney
Published: August 2019

As more libraries offer patron access to the Internet and other on-line services, they must consider the needs of patrons with disabilities who will be using their Internet links either from the library or from remote sites. In planning and implementing technological improvements to optimize access for all patrons, librarians and information specialists must take into account questions of both physical and intellectual access to electronic information. This paper addresses these issues from a pragmatic perspective, reviewing available options and suggesting strategies for improving access for people with various disabilities.
The MUSIFIND Music Information Retrieval Project, Phase III: Evaluation of Indexing Options
Authors: Downie J. Stephen
Published: August 2019

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Trends in the Recent Information Needs and Uses Literature: A Content Analysis
Authors: Julien Heidi
Published: August 2019

This investigation used content analysis to examine the information needs and uses literature published 1990-1994. Analyses measured degree of interdisciplinarity evident in references cited, determined whether this literature was concerned with users' cognitive processes and with systems design and use, and identified research methods used. Secondary analyses included journal type, author type, article type, whether the literature was grounded in theory, and user groups considered. The value of this study was in the development of content analysis categories specifically applicable to the information needs and uses literature, that measure particular aspects of interest to researchers working in this area.
The Effect of Query Characteristics on Retrieval Results in the TREC Retrieval Tests
Authors: Nelson Michael J.
Published: August 2019

There have been three Text Retrieval Conferences (TREC) organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) over the last three years which have compared retrieval results on fairly large databases (at least 1 gigabyte). The queries (called topics), relevance judgements and databases were all provided by NIST. The main goal of the tests was to compare various retrieval algorithms using various measures of retrieval effectiveness. When Tague-Sutcliffe (in press) performed an analysis of variance on the average precision there is a large group of systems at the top of the ranking which are not significantly different. In addition the queries contribute more to the mean square than the systems. To gather further insight into the results, this research investigates the variation in query properties as a partial explanation for the variation in retrieval scores. For each topic statement for the queries, the length (number of content words), length of various parts and total number of relevant documents are correlated with the average precision.
Search Intermediary Elicitations During Mediated Online Searching
Authors: Spink Amanda , Goodrum Abby , Robins David
Published: August 2019

What elicitations or requests for information do human search intermediaries make to patrons search with information requests that require an online search? What intermediary elicitations occur before and during an online search? Why do human search intermediaries make elicitations? This study reported in this paper investigated search intermediary elicitations during mediated online searching. A study of 40 online reference interviews involving 1557 search intermediary elicitations, found 15 different types of search intermediary elicitations to patrons. The elicitation purposes included search terms and strategies, database selection, relevance of retrieved items, and patrons' knowledge and previous information-seeking. Analysis of the patterns in the types and sequencing of elicitations showed significant strings of multiple elicitations regarding search terms and strategies, and relevance judgments. This paper discusses the implications of the findings for training search intermediaries and the design of interfaces eliciting information from end-users.
Le concept d'intégration et de coordination dans une pratique de gestion d'information: analyse des politiques de gestion d'information du gouvernement fédéral canadien
Authors: Bergeron Pierrette , Nauche Benedicte , Dufour Christine
Published: August 2019

This paper presents the results of an analysis of information management policies of the Canadian government that examined (1) the presence (or absence) of the assumption of integration and coordination of information functions; (2) how the concepts of integration and differentiation are defined, and what are the predetermined roles of information professionals in the policy instruments. .
Discourse Analysis and Document Analysis: SGML, Scholarly Publishing and Structuralist Theory
Authors: Campbell D. Grant
Published: August 2019

This paper studies the SGML Document-Type Definition for journal articles, created by Elsevier Science Publishers. Using the structuralist theory of Roland Barthes to analyze the various levels on which discourse is produced, the paper concludes that DTDs define many features of discursive structure by determining the hierarchy and grammar of elements and element sequences. . .
Comparison of Contributing Factors in System Affective Response in a Boolean and Hypertext Bibliographic Database Environment
Authors: Dimitroff Alexandra , Wolfram Dietmar
Published: August 2019

The present study compares factors of searcher affective response to two bibliographic retrieval systems. One system relied on hypertext linking to facilitate searching, the other a traditional Boolean approach. Eighty-five participants were randomly assigned to either system to perform four search tasks. Data collected from study participants were analyzed using factor analysis. . .
Defining Information Policy in the Canadian Context
Authors: Dowding Martin , Nilsen Kirsti
Published: August 2019

Over the last decade or so we have witnessed in Canada, as elsewhere, a growing wave of policy developments and discussion sin response to new information and communication technologies. It has been noted that such information policy discourse suffers from a lack of clear consensus on what constitutes its true boundaries. This paper proposes to map the boundaries of Information Policy. . .
The Usefulness of Standardized Definitions in Thesauri: An Assessment Through Interindexer Consistency Measurements
Authors: Hudon Michele
Published: August 2019

A study was conducted to determine whether the availability of standardized definitions in a thesaurus of descriptors used as indexing aid could raise levels of terminological consistency among novice non specialist indexers. this paper recalls the project's objectives, briefly describes the methodology, and discusses some of the most interesting findings.
Making Choices: What Readers Say About Choosing Books to Read for Pleasure
Authors: Ross Catherine Sheldrick
Published: August 2019

this paper analyses 194 open-ended interviews with committed readers who read for pleasure, focusing in particular on interviewees' responses to questions about how they choose and how the reject a book. The analysis suggests that a comprehensive model for the process of choosing books for pleasure-reading must include five related elements that are examined in the paper. . .
In Search of the Perfect Filter: Indexing Theory Implications for Internet Blocking and Rating Software Products
Authors: Schrader Alvin M.
Published: August 2019

Growing public concern about controversial content on the Internet has inspired a political and technological challenge to open access. The political challenge is represented in a myriad of coercive legislative initiatives by politicians and government actors across the globe to control the technology of access to the Internet The technological challenge takes the form of an increasing array of . . .
Ghettoes and Diaspora in Classification: Communicating Across the Limits
Authors: Olson Hope A. , Ward Dennis B.
Published: August 2019

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) has limitations that reflect the biases of its cultural origins, resulting in problems representing marginalized knowledge domains such as women's studies and feminism. To locate the limits and make them permeable, we adopt theoretical conceptions of space from : Drucilla Cornell's philosophy of the limit, Lorraine Code's rhetorical space, Henri Lefebvre's transparent space, and Gillian Rose's paradoxical spaces. Our project operationalized this. . .
Modelling a "Human Understandable" Metalevel Ontology for Enhancing Information Seeking on the World Wide Web
Authors: Howarth Lynne C.
Published: August 2019

With the explosion of digitized resources accessible via the World Wide Web, and the resultant proliferation of domain-specific schemes, metadata have assumed a prominence not previously experienced. Research into the application and impact of metadata standards as they relate to electronic resources has been minimal.
L'analyse des échecs et la surcharge d'informations dans un SRI: examen des tactiques mises en œuveres
Authors: Madjid Ihadjadene
Published: August 2019

Un bref survol de la littérature montre que les problèmes d'accès aux catalogues en lignes (particulièrement le taux d'échec élevé et la surcharge d'information) sont encore d'actualité. Le but de notre communication est d'effectuer une étude d'usage de deux cataloges afin a'analyser le taux d'échecs et les causes des ces insuccès pour chaque clé d'accès (recherche par auteur, par mot clé, par . . .
Adaptation of a Key Phrase Extractor for Japanese Text
Authors: Mathieu Jerome
Published: August 2019

This paper presents some statistical observation relevant to Japanese keyphrase extraction, as well as the details of the implementation of a keyphrase extraction algorithm (called Extractor) for Japanese documents. Parts of the algorithm include an efficient method of extracting the keyphrase candidates, a way to pinpoint the most probable keyphrases using contextual information. . .
Information Retrieval--A View of its Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Meadow Charles T.
Published: August 2019

The development of information retrieval systems is reviewed from its early history to the present time. Emphasis is placed on user languages and functionality and the effect of available technology on these aspects. Through most of its history, retrieval has depended on the use of surrogate records because technology did not permit direct searching of documents.
The Media Paradigm for Information Science
Authors: Skenderija Sasha
Published: August 2019

We are witnessing the revival of discussions about the theoretical core of information science. The reason for this revival is the appearance of Internet technologies and numerous "anomalies" in application of the traditional methods of information processing and transmission of the communication and information processes in cyberspace.
Users' Interactions with the Excite Web Search Engine: A Query Reformulation and Relevance Feedback Analysis
Authors: Spink Amanda , Chang Carol , Goz Agnes , Jansen Bernard J.
Published: August 2019

We conducted a transaction log analysis of 51, 473 queries and 18,113 user sessions on Excite--a major Web search engine. The purpose of the study was to examine the use of query reformulation and relevance feedback by Excite users. There has been little research examining how reformulation and relevance feedback is used during Web searching. A total of 985 user search sessions. . .
Evaluation of Internet Search Engines: Methodological Issues and Assumptions
Authors: Spiteri Louise F. , Richard Nathalie
Published: August 2019

This paper examines two questions: what methodological assumptions underlie existing evaluations of Internet search engines and how do they differ from those used to study information retrieval systems (IRSs)? an examination of 31 Internet-based studies reveals that they employ a methodology very similar to the experimental model that has been used to evaluate IRSs; in other words, the . . .