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A Study on the Characteristics and Differences of User Groups on Library Catalogs  

Rho, Jee-Hyun (부산대학교 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.44, no.4, 2013 , pp. 421-442 More about this Journal
Abstract
The importance of users on library catalogs cannot be overemphasized. However little is verified about how well the users' needs have been met. The purpose of this research is to explore the characteristics and differences between user groups on library catalogs, and to draw implications for follow-up research. To the end, this research classified the users into four groups: elementary students, middle and high school students, college students, and the general public. Investigated are unique features and differences in searching behavior on library catalogs between the four groups. The data was collected through a survey with 544 users, and analyzed for both frequency test and Chi-square test. The major research results shows that there were statistically meaningful differences between the four groups. Also discussed are several suggestions for more in-depth research.
Keywords
Library catalog; Library cataloging; Searching behavior of library catalog; User study; User-centered paradigm; Cataloging policy;
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