Considering the user perspective: Research into usage and communication of digital information.

Kellie Snow; Bart Ballaux; Birte Christensen-Dalsgaard; Hans Hofman; Jens Hofman-Hansen; Perla Innocenti; Michael Poltorak-Nielsen; Seamus Ross; Jorn Thogersen

Considering the user perspective: Research into usage and communication of digital information.

Kellie Snow, Bart Ballaux, Birte Christensen-Dalsgaard, Hans Hofman, Jens Hofman-Hansen, Perla Innocenti, Michael Poltorak-Nielsen, Seamus Ross, Jorn Thogersen

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In this article we present the methodology and initial results from qualitative research into the usage and communication of digital information. It considers the motivation for the research and the methodologies adopted, including Contextual Design and Cultural Probes. The article describes the preliminary studies conducted to test the approach, highlighting the strengths and limitations of the techniques applied. Finally, it outlines proposals for refinement in subsequent iterations and the future research activities planned. The research is carried out as part of the Planets (Preservation and Long-term Access through NETworked Services) project.

Original language	English
Journal	D-Lib Magazine
Volume	14
Issue number	5/6
Publication status	Published - 2008

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digital information, research data management, visual forms of communication, information presentation
user studies
cultural probes

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