Using transaction log analysis to improve OPAC retrieval results

被引：27

作者：

Blecic, DD ^{[1
]}

Bangalore, NS ^{[1
]}

Dorsch, JL ^{[1
]}

Henderson, CL ^{[1
]}

Koenig, MH ^{[1
]}

Weller, AC ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Illinois, Lib Hlth Sci, Chicago, IL 60680 USA

来源：

COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES | 1998年 / 59卷 / 01期

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D O I：

10.5860/crl.59.1.39

中图分类号：

G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];

学科分类号：

1205 ; 120501 ;

摘要：

This OPAC transaction log analysis study compared data derived from two sets of logs within a six-month period. Analysis of the first set of data revealed that users experienced difficulty with basic searching techniques. The OPAC introductory screens were simplified and clarified to help users improve search success rates. The second set of data, analyzed after screen changes had been made, showed statistically significant differences in search results. Regular monitoring of OPACs through transaction log analysis can lead to improved retrieval when changes are made in response to an analysis of user search patterns.

引用

页码：39 / 50

页数：12

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