Information Studies
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 1

Google use and users: A survey

  • Author:
  • T Saravanan, P Ushadevi, V Senthilkumar
  • Total Page Count: 16
  • Page Number: 49 to 64

Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India.

Abstract

An information architecture should allow for two basic approaches to information retrieval: searching, providing a search engine to process keyed-in queries; and finding, providing a structured browsing environment for users to explore. Both approaches are essential in retrieving from digital resources. Such tools facilitate searching for relevant information in e-resources. This paper presents results of a survey of users' awareness of and skills in using various features of the Google search engine.

Keywords

Web search, Google application, User study