Publications and Research

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

In spite of its popularity, keyword search mode has not been standardized. Though information professionals are quick to adapt to various presentations of keyword search mode, novice end-users may find keyword search confusing. This article compares keyword search mode in some major reference databases and calls for standardization.


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This is the published version.

Citation:

Su, D. (2010). Standardization of Keyword Search Mode. Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 22(1–2), 28–39. https://doi.org/10.1080/1941126X.2010.486725

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