In this paper we describe a novel technique to support information seeking in oral history archives using concept maps. We conducted a pilot study with teachers engaged in work tasks using a prototype concept mapping tool. Results suggest that concept maps can help searchers, especially when tasks are complex. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.3.3 [Information Storage and Retrieval]: Information Search and Retrieval – search process General Terms Experimentation, Human Factors Keywords Concept mapping, oral histories
Ryen W. White, Hyunyoung Song, Jay Liu