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Information Tasks
Bryce Allen
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Description for Information Tasks
Hardcover. Information Tasks summarizes user research, then presents design sketches of systems that illustrate how design is linked to research. This comprehensive user-centered approach provides an agenda for information research, design and education that challenges many accepted beliefs and suggests new directions for information work. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
The user-centered approach is central to the creation of usable information systems, services, and institutions. Information system design should derive from user research into information needs, tasks accomplished in meeting those needs, and resources used in the tasks. "Information Tasks" summarizes user research, then presents design sketches of systems that illustrate how design is linked to research. Also discussed are usable information services and an overview of the organization and economics of information institutions. This comprehensive user-centered approach provides an agenda for information research, design, and education that challenges many accepted beliefs and suggests new directions for information work. "Information ... Read more
The user-centered approach is central to the creation of usable information systems, services, and institutions. Information system design should derive from user research into information needs, tasks accomplished in meeting those needs, and resources used in the tasks. "Information Tasks" summarizes user research, then presents design sketches of systems that illustrate how design is linked to research. Also discussed are usable information services and an overview of the organization and economics of information institutions. This comprehensive user-centered approach provides an agenda for information research, design, and education that challenges many accepted beliefs and suggests new directions for information work. "Information ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Series
Library and Information Science Series
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780120510405
SKU
V9780120510405
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Information Tasks
"The major theme of this book is important and central to information science. The approach is unique and may affect the thinking and behavior of many information professionals. Both the approach and organization of material in this book are innovative and imaginative. The book looks at information institutions and the profession, in addition to user behavior, opinions and system design. ... Read more