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During the last decade, increasing use of technology that facilitates information access has changed academic library services. The emergence of information commons is one of the key changes. Most previous studies on information commons have focused on its conception and role. Whereas, considering information commons as a spatial service, this study aims to examine the influence of information commons on user traffic patterns within the library and perception of the library. As the information commons grew into main library service space and facility, it is necessary to explore what influences information commons have on the behavior and recognition of users. Two methods were used. First, observation method was used to record traffic pattern and user behavior. Second, twenty undergraduates and twelve graduates were interviewed regarding the use and recognition of the information commons and the library. The results of the study show that the traffic patterns were different between undergraduate students and graduate students; the location and structure of facilities influences their movement and behaviors; and the recognition of information commons tends to affect the perception of the entire library. The findings may help librarians improve and plan for library spaces to meet user demands.

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The purposes of this study are to evaluate the navigability of three web-based mapping applications and to suggest how to improve the navigability of all web-based mapping applications. With these purposes, this study conducted a web-based survey congruent with a think aloud and systematic observation for individual participants, followed up by a focus group with all participants. Based on the findings, recommendations are proposed for web-based mapping applications that include a standard click and drag panning function in mapping applications, a scaled zooming option, increased text for icons and buttons, and other potential changes to computer hardware for increased navigability in these applications. By improving the navigability of web-based mapping applications, the learning time may be reduced for each application and the speed at which users’ geographic information needs are met will be quicker.

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본 연구에서는 기존의 시스템 중심의 방식에서 벗어나 각 이용자 집단에게 효율적이고 만족스러운 내용기반 음악정보검색(Music Information Retrieval: MIR)의 질의인터페이스를 설계하고자 각 집단의 음악정보탐색행위를 연구하였다. 연구대상 집단은 음악분야의 전문 지식 여부에 따라 2개의 전공자 집단(작곡전공, 성악/기악전공)과 2개의 비전문가 집단(아마추어 비전문가, 순수 비전문가)으로 구분하여 모집하였다. 모집방법은 연구대상자 선정과정을 포함한 누증표집(snowball sampling) 기법과 이론적 샘플링(theoretical sampling) 기법을 이용하였고 최종적으로 전공자 집단 7명, 비전문가 집단 7명 모두 14명이 실험에 참가하였다. 탐색실험, think-aloud, 참여관찰, 탐색후 질문지법과 심층 인터뷰를 통해 얻은 자료를 분석 및 통합하여 결과를 도출하였다. 작곡 전공의 전문가 집단은 정확한 음렬로 질의를 입력할 수 있는 인터페이스(건반, 텍스트, 악보 입력)를 선호하였고, 비작곡 전공의 전문가 집단과 비전문가 집단은 허밍 질의 인터페이스를 선호하였다. 각 질의 방법의 입력오류를 최소화시키기 위한연구가 더 필요하다.

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The purpose of this study is to observe and analyze information searching behaviors of various user groups in different access modes for designing user-centered query interface of content-based Music Information Retrieval System(MIRS). Two expert groups and two non-expert groups were recruited for this research. The data gathering techniques employed in this study were in-depth interviewing, participant observation, searching task experiments, think-aloud protocols, and post-search surveys. Expert users, especially majoring in music theory, preferred to input exact notes one by one using such devices as a keyboard and a musical score. On the other hand, non-expert users preferred to input melodic contours by humming.

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다양한 최신 정보기기가 학업과 여가를 위한 일상 속 정보이용에서 매우 폭넓게 사용되고 있는 최근 동향을 볼 때, 학생들의 정보기기 활용행태에 대한 이해는 정보행동연구에서 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 차세대 과학기술발전을 담당할 주역인 과학기술전공 대학생과 대학원생들이 그들의 일상 속에서 사용하고 있는 정보기기의 유형과 사용 목적, 그리고, 최신 스마트 정보기기의 활용도와 활용 패턴 등을 조사하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 대학생과 대학원생의 정보기기활용 패턴을 비교하는 한편, 학업과 비학업 영역에서의 활용패턴도 함께 비교분석하였다. 연구방법으로 일상관찰기록법과 설문지법을 사용하여 국내 4개 대학에 재학 중인 총 83명의 과학기술전공 학생을 대상으로 조사하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 넷세대 과학기술전공 대학(원)생들의 스마트기기를 포함한 총체적 정보기기 활용 패턴을 그들의 일상생활을 통해 파악함으로써 차세대 과학기술자들을 위한 정보서비스 및 시스템 설계에 토대가 될 기초자료를 제공할 것으로 기대된다.

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This study purported to study the uses of information and communication technology (ICT) tools in their daily life among the undergraduate and graduate students majoring science and engineering. It also examined the purposes of the uses of the major ICT tools, the differences in their information technology uses between graduate and undergraduate students. The data were collected from 83 undergraduate and graduate students from four universities using content analysis of an observational logs and a survey questionnaire. The observational logs were collected using an instant message application available on a smart phone. Study results revealed desktop computers, laptop computers, and smart phones as the three most heavily used ICT tools among the participants and typical situations students use each of the three tools. There were also sharp distinctions between graduate and undergraduate students in their selection of the tools, and distinctions between work and non-work situations. The findings of this study can be used to redesign information services and systems for the scientists and engineers in the next generation.