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Information Retrieval by Using Electronic Databases
Information Retrieval by Using Electronic Databases

Author(s): Ionela Bârsan
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: Information Literacy; information retrieval; searching; browsing

Summary/Abstract: The retrieval of scientific information can be carried out by searching, browsing or both combined. Selecting the right searching variant to obtain information specific to a particular field of research depends, among other factors, on the type of information needed by a particular user. This article will explore the three different approaches for obtaining information, along with their features and applications: simple and advanced searching, browsing, searching and browsing.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 257-262
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English