Purpose Qualitative researchers and information practitioners often investigate questions
that probe the underlying mental models, nuanced perspectives, emotions and experiences …

Purpose–The 1998 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) document
“Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records”(FRBR) has inspired a family of models …

In 1998, the FRBR model (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) was
developed under the auspices of the International Federation of Library Associations and …

Purpose In this study, the distinctive functional features of linked data (LD) catalogues were
investigated to contrast with existing online public access catalogues (OPACs) and …

New technologies will underpin the future generation of library catalogues. To facilitate their
role providing information, serving users, and fulfilling their mission as cultural heritage and …

User Experience (UX) research is intended to find insights and elicit applicable
requirements to guide usable designs. Card Sorting is one of the most utilized methods. It is …

A mental model is a model that people have of themselves, others, the environment, and the
things with which they interact, such as technologies. Mental models can support the user …

Brookes equation, which has hitherto been regarded as a kind of non-mathematical
shorthand description of information use, is extended so as to show the qualitative pattern of …

The quality of large catalogs is uneven and often low, but this issue is underrated and
understudied. Library catalogs often fail to communicate correct and clear information to …

Purpose–This paper aims to build on of a previous study of mental models of the
bibliographic universe, which found that the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic …