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The Future of Library Information Searching: Discovery or Confusion?

Explore the evolving landscape of library search options, from classic catalogs to discovery tools. Delve into the debate on efficiency versus complexity in information retrieval.

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The Future of Library Information Searching: Discovery or Confusion?

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  1. Discovery & Classic Catalogs:Enhancing or Confusing? Jill Dixon Binghamton University Libraries

  2. Search Options • Reviewed 131 library websites • (source: ELD – Guide to Engineering Libraries) • 12 libraries use Article Search (federated) as primary search • 4 libraries use only a discovery tool (no “classic” catalog)

  3. Search Catalog Discovery Catalog Search Library Articles & Databases All University Catalog Find Books & More Easy Search Search for… Enter Keyword Discovery Open Stop Search Books Plus Smart Search Find in Catalog Search Library Catalog All Resources NextGen Library Catalog Primo Search Summons@MU Search our new catalogue Catalog – Books, Journals and More FindIT Quick Search Library One Search Next Generation Catalog Keyword Search for article, books and more Search Online Catalog Research Tools

  4. Thoughts & Discussion • What is the future of library information searching? • Will discovery tools become our LiBoogle? • Is “good enough” – good enough?

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