| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences |
| Editors | Marcia J. Bates, Mary Niles Maack |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 1080-1087 |
| Edition | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203757635 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 17 2009 |
Abstract
Collaborative information retrieval (CIR) encompasses the many varied social approaches to information seeking. Although some information retrieval systems have given an impression of individual access to resources, there is a growing realization that much information work is fundamentally collaborative in nature. We highlight key points in the recent history of CIR, particularly the difference between explicit and implicit collaboration.