Seeking Information in Hybrid Collections: exploring a New Approach

Abstract

The thesis investigates the value which mobile computing devices add in seeking, accessing and retrieving material from hybrid information collections. The ability to maintain access to electronic content and services while moving and exploring the available physical information domain is expected to enhance the seeking experience. Beginning with a summarized literature review, I suggest a service architecture, an evaluation model and a plan to explore the added-value of a new seeking approach. W e conclude with planned analysis procedures and future research directions.