| Accidental Information Discovery: Cultivating Serendipity in the Digital Age Contributor(s): Race, Tammera M. (Editor), Makri, Stephann (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1843347504 ISBN-13: 9781843347507 Publisher: Chandos Publishing OUR PRICE: $79.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Archives & Special Libraries - Computers | System Administration - Storage & Retrieval |
| Dewey: 025.524 |
| Series: Chandos Information Professional |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.8" W x 8.9" (0.50 lbs) 136 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Accidental Information Discovery: Cultivating Serendipity in the Digital Age provides readers with an interesting discussion on the ways serendipity--defined as the accidental discovery of valued information--plays an important role in creative problem-solving. This insightful resource brings together discussions on serendipity and information discovery, research in computer and information science, and interesting thoughts on the creative process. Five thorough chapters explore the significance of serendipity in creativity and innovation, the characteristics of serendipity-friendly tools and minds, and how future discovery environments may encourage serendipity. |