Information tasks toward a user-centered approach to information systems

• Other Authors: Allen, Bryce.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, 1996.
• Series: Library and information science (New York, N.Y.) ; v. 96.
• Subjects: User interfaces (Computer systems); System design.; Information storage and retrieval systems.; Computers > System Administration > Storage & Retrieval.; Technology & Engineering > Engineering (General).; Automation of library & information processes.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 0120510405 (alk. paper); 9781849508018 (electronic bk.) :
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 306 p.).

The user-centered approach is central to the creation of usable information systems, services, and institutions. Information system design should derive from user research into information needs, tasks accomplished in meeting those needs, and resources used in the tasks. Information Tasks summarizes...