Dissertation - Experiment

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User Groups

Key User Groups
 StudentResearcher
JobStudent Researcher
Attributes:    
  EducationHigh school + Bachelor's +
  Able to typeYes Yes
  Computer UserYes Yes
Frequency of UseOccasional Frequent
EnvironmentDedicated terminal at library Dedicated terminal at library,
Net access via workstation
approx. equally

Tasks

Key Tasks
PaperFind several relevant books for a term paper
All Make an exhaustive list of items relevant to some subject
NewFind out what's "new" about a subject
LocateLocate a particular book
BrowseBrowse a particular section of the card catalog
EntertainFind something interesting and/or entertaining to read

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