Patterns of group information-seeking in a simulated emergency response environment

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Abstract

Groups in emergency response environment may be confronted with problems that cannot be solved by following predefined procedures. They must therefore engage in a collective search for relevant information, cooperating and collaborating as they move towards the deadline. Information technologies and expertise may help shape group information seeking and determine its effectiveness. By understanding how response personnel search for information in emergencies and extending the findings to determine demands on information systems, we may begin to understand how to support and train for skillful information seeking in emergency situations. Accordingly, this research evaluates the impact of decision support systems and member expertise on group information-seeking behavior in a simulated emergency response environment. The results of the evaluation are then used to identify how information technologies may further support information seeking in emergency response.

Identifier

84905565553 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9076971099, 9789076971094]

Publication Title

Proceedings of Iscram 2005 2nd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management

First Page

109

Last Page

116

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