Abstract
Indexes are evolving to fit the eBook format – and they are moving beyond the page. Book indexes have traditionally used page numbers, but in eBooks, indexes can be hyperlinked to other places in the text, such as the paragraph, line or word. Readers’ understanding of how these indexes work will affect their ability to find information in an eBook; however, there is a lack of research on the behaviour of index users that could guide the development of e-book indexes. I am filling that gap by creating prototypes of e-book indexes and using qualitative methods of data collection and analysis to investigate how readers respond to them. My research is conducted in the Digital Library Usability Lab at Charles Sturt University using eye tracking equipment and retrospective think-aloud. It is guided by Brenda Dervin’s sensemaking approach to information seeking. In this presentation, I will talk about not only my own research but about why indexes are important in eBooks and what they might look like in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 May 2019 |
| Event | 9th IPEd national editors conference - Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 08 May 2019 → 10 May 2019 Conference number: 9th http://iped2019.org.au/ |
Conference
| Conference | 9th IPEd national editors conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Beyond the page |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 08/05/19 → 10/05/19 |
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