Information seeking is a fundamental human activity. In the modern world, it is frequently conducted through interactions with search systems. The retrieval and comprehension of information returned by these systems is a key part of decision making and action in a broad range of settings. Advances in data availability coupled with new interaction paradigms, and mobile and cloud computing capabilities, have created a broad range of new opportunities for information access and use. In this comprehensive book for professionals, researchers, and students involved in search system design and evaluation, search expert Ryen White discusses how search systems can capitalize on new capabilities and how next-generation systems must support higher order search activities such as task completion, learning, and decision making. He outlines the implications of these changes for the evolution of search evaluation, as well as challenges that extend beyond search systems in areas such as privacy and societal benefit.

This book describes advances in technology, data availability, and searcher expectations around next-generation search engines.

About the Author
Ryen W. White is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. His research is focused on understanding search interaction and on developing tools to help people search more effectively. White's doctoral research received the British Computer Society's Distinguished Dissertation Award. He recently received the Karen Sparck Jones Award for contributions to information retrieval. White's research is featured in many Microsoft products.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107034228
Author Ryen W. White
Format Hardback
Page Count 500
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1110g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 185mm * 30mm