Accidental information discovery cultivating serendipity in the digital age

This book discusses the ways serendipity--defined as the accidental discovery of valued information--plays an important role in creative problem-solving. It brings together discussions on serendipity and information discovery, research in computer and information science, and interesting thoughts on...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Race, Tammera M. (Editor), Makri, Stephann (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA Chandos Publishing 2016
Series:Chandos information professional series
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • 1. Introducing serendipity
  • 2. Making room for serendipity
  • 3. Teaching serendipity
  • 4. Serendipity in current digital information environments
  • 5. Serendipity in future digital information environments