Tenopir, Carol. Library Journal. New York:
March 2009. Vol. 134, Iss. 4,p. 22 (1 pp.)
Abstract of the article:
The article pointed out that when it comes in searching, visual interfaces are much more visually appealing than a simple search box.Combining visualization with interacting allows researchers to discover, not just retrieve.Learning through exploration and letting kids to discover new things by themselves.A cited example is the International Children's Digital Library, it was designed by a team that included kids, as we all know kids are really amazed in seeing colorful pictures, moving objects etc., it provides search filters for things like color of covers, types of stories, happy or sad books, length of books, and more.PhotoFinder was mentioned (now Photomesa) displays thumbnails of all photos in a collection, allowing users to go over images to see larger versions, zoom in to regroup photos this allow children in learning by exploration.They could manipulate and explore new things by themselves. it really help them to discover new things by experiencing it.
Three (3) things I learned from the article:
1. Visual interfaces that display the entire contents of a database matters most and allow manipulation than searching in a simple search box.
2. It is a habit of the student to search first to Yahoo or Google whenever they need something for research therefore, it is advisable nor we should encouraged them that the library databeses has a high quality and authoritative content.
3. Even in food we have different preferences, when it comes through their taste. Just like in learning some people are visual learners who learn best by seeing; others are auditory learners while others are kinesthetic learners. Let's respect every learners/users choice.
Implication to my work:
Whenever I received a query I always recommended or ecouraged students to check first their references through the use of OPAC or the databases that we display and present in the library web page because these are all pre evaluated and pre selected by librarians. Instead of visiting first to Yahoo or Google better used the databases in the library because of their authoritativeness, currency, style and organization are much better.
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