User-oriented and cognitive models of information retrieval

Kalervo Järvelin, Peter Ingwersen

Abstract

The domain of user-oriented and cognitive IR is first discussed, followed by a discussion on the dimensions and types of models one may build for the domain.  The focus of the present entry is on the models of user-oriented and cognitive IR, not on their empirical applications. Several models with different emphases on user-oriented and cognitive IR are presented - ranging from overall approaches and relevance models to procedural models, cognitive models, and task-based models. The present entry does not discuss empirical findings based on the models.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Library and Information Science
EditorsMarcia Bates
Number of pages14
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Publication date2010
Edition3.
Pages5521-5534
ISBN (Print)978-0-8493-9712-7
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-8493-9711-0
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • User-oriented information retrieval
  • Cognitive information retrieval
  • Conceptual models
  • Relevance models
  • Online interaction
  • Task-based IR

Cite this