The Role of Visualization in Information Retrieval

Document Type : Research ŮŽ Article

Authors

1 Assistant professor, Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology

2 Assistant professor, University of Payam Noor

Abstract

Purpose: Investigating effects and application of visualization in the improvement of information
retrieval procedure.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Literature survey
Findings: Information visualization is an effective way to improve information retrieval.
Search strategies, probing skills, appropriate design of query and analysis of information
all have significant roles in accessing useful information. Visualization can increase availability
of information and help better information retrieval.
Info-crystal enhances information retrieval. Through establishing
interaction with innumerous search strategies, visualization can result in better access to
information. Visualization may reduce problems retrieval by clustering and establishing
hierarchical relations.
Conclusion: Information visualization is discussed widely in Computer science literature.
However, little has been written to address concerns of librarians.

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