Where Is the List with All the Names? Information-Seeking Behavior of Genealogists

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Wendy M. Duff et Catherine A. Johnson, “Where Is the List with All the Names? Information-Seeking Behavior of Genealogists,” Portail documentaire EnJeu[x], consulté le 24 octobre 2025, https://collections.enfance-jeunesse.fr/items/show/1641.

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TitreWhere Is the List with All the Names? Information-Seeking Behavior of Genealogists
CréateurWendy M. Duff
CréateurCatherine A. Johnson
Date2003
DroitsCopyright © 2003 Society of American Archivists
Langueen
TypeJournal Article
AuthorWendy M. Duff
AuthorCatherine A. Johnson
Type de contenuJournal Article
ISSN0360-9081
Abstract NoteUntil the 1990s, archivists gave very little attention to studying their user population. None of the user studies that have been conducted in the last decade have focused solely on genealogists, one of the most frequent users of archives. This paper gives the results of a study involving in-depth interviews with ten genealogists. The findings provide information on the stages of genealogical research, how genealogists search for information, the access tools they use, the knowledge required, and the barriers they face. The findings of this study can be used to improve the design of archival information systems that will facilitate access for this important group of users.
Access Date2015-06-17 12:41:59
Date2003
Issue1
Journal AbbreviationThe American Archivist
Langueen
Library CatalogJSTOR
Pages79-95
Publication TitleThe American Archivist
DroitsCopyright © 2003 Society of American Archivists
Short TitleWhere Is the List with All the Names?
TitreWhere Is the List with All the Names? Information-Seeking Behavior of Genealogists
URLhttp://www.jstor.org/stable/40294218
Volume66
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