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Peter Morville | 1 Feb 2010 16:48

[Sigia-l] Search Pattern Library

In concert with the publication of our new book about search and discovery, I'm pleased to announce the
launch of...

http://searchpatterns.org/

...a gateway to the Search Pattern Library, our colorful public collection of examples, patterns, and anti-patterns.

We hope you find these resources interesting and valuable. Please let us know that you think. Thanks!

Peter Morville
President, Semantic Studios
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Dave Malouf | 1 Feb 2010 17:37
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[Sigia-l] Win 2 free registrations to Interaction 10 courtesy of The Creative Coast Alliance

All the details are here:
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Peter Morville | 1 Feb 2010 19:53

Re: [Sigia-l] Search Pattern Library

Thanks Patrick! Looks like a great set of search links! :-)

Peter Morville
President, Semantic Studios
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http://findability.org/

On Feb 1, 2010, at 1:27 PM, Patrick Debois wrote:

> Last year, I was involved in a search project related to video.
> 
> Here is an export of the video search links and visualizations in attachment
> 
> Thought it might interest you.
> 
> Keep up the good work! I admired your collection of search patterns on Flickr already a long time.
> 
> Patrick
> 
> 
> Peter Morville wrote:
>> In concert with the publication of our new book about search and discovery, I'm pleased to announce the
launch of...
>> 
>> http://searchpatterns.org/
>> 
>> ...a gateway to the Search Pattern Library, our colorful public collection of examples, patterns, and anti-patterns.
>> 
>> We hope you find these resources interesting and valuable. Please let us know that you think. Thanks!
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Jayson Elliot | 2 Feb 2010 19:29
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[Sigia-l] "help text" in input fields - bad?

Does anyone have research to point to regarding the practice of placing
instructional text in a field that is meant for user input?

For example, on a site like http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ you see "Google
custom search" inside the search field; or http://www.adobe.com/ writes
"Search Adobe.com" inside theirs.

I have read articles stating that this can depress overall usage of an input
field, as some users become "blind" to the field if it is not empty, but
can't find any now that I need them.

Also, what about the use of colored input fields? Do non-white text boxes
perform less well than standard white HTML input fields?
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MaryEP | 3 Feb 2010 22:18
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Re: [Sigia-l] ""help text" in input fields - bad?" Sigia-l Digest, Vol 65, Issue 2

Why not tweet LukeW and ask his option and/or read what he has to say about
web forms at:
http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?969
http://visitmix.com/Articles/Web-Forms-for-People

As for colored input fields or box outline (which is where my visual mind
went first) - not sure of the exact research out there but as for the now
standard search icon (magnifying glass) see this article
http://www.addicottweb.com/2009/03/style-form-input-fields-with-icons-to-improve-usability/

Also, as I'm not sure how much or what "help text" you wish to include but
you might use the on hover or "tabs feel" to display more info . . .
http://vimeo.com/join
http://www.quintura.com/

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Peter Morville | 4 Feb 2010 21:32

[Sigia-l] Explain IA Final Week

Next week is the last week to enter Explain IA:

	http://www.flickr.com/groups/explainia/

We'll raffle off two virtual seminars from User Interface Engineering:

	http://www.uie.com/events/virtual_seminars/

And, on February 11th, we'll stop accepting entries, so we can start voting for the:

	$1,000 grand prize (sponsored by the IA Institute and Endeca)

	$500 best video award (sponsored by nForm)

	$500 best diagram award (sponsored by Semantic Studios)

So, enter now, while you still have a chance to Explain IA.

Peter Morville
President, Semantic Studios
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nick cochrane | zebra people | 5 Feb 2010 11:50
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[Sigia-l] new UX event -London 22nd March 2009

UX People is a new, non-profit making one-day user experience event brought
to you by Zebra People. 

Held on 22 March in central London, this affordable event sees some of
Britain's leading user experience practitioners giving talks, leading
in-depth workshops 

and sharing industry insights.  

Morning talks cover everything from future digital trends to delivering UX
on a budget, while the practical and inspiring afternoon workshops will give
you the opportunity to explore new techniques, new thinking and interact
with your fellow delegates. And because we want everyone to benefit, tickets
have been kept as low as possible to ensure all can attend.

Take a look at our website for all the information you need
http://uxpeople.co.uk/2010 

Whether you're kicking off your career or at the top of your game, UX People
is an essential date on the calendar. Tickets are limited, so log onto
http://uxpeople.co.uk/2010/tickets and book them today.

We look forward to seeing you there

Tickets are NOW on sale for UX People, this year's must-attend user
experience event.

London, 22 March 2010 www.uxpeople.co.uk/2010/tickets 

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Heather Hedden | 9 Feb 2010 16:12

[Sigia-l] EVENT: "Taxonomy and Thesaurus Creation" full-day workshop

"Taxonomy and Thesaurus Creation" full-day workshop

Thursday, May 13, 8:00 – 5:00, at the Minneapolis Marriott Center, 
Minneapolis, MN

A pre-conference workshop of the American Society for Indexing annual 
meeting, but full conference registration is not required.

Price is only $295 ($245 for ASI members).

Conference
home:
http://www.asindexing.org/site/conferences/conf2010/index.shtml
http://www.resourcenter.net/Scripts/4Disapi7.dll/4DCGI/events/256.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=256 

Workshop details:
http://www.hedden-information.com/taxonomy-workshop.htm

Heather Hedden
Hedden Information Management
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Heather <at> Hedden.net

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Rebecca Allen | 10 Feb 2010 21:31
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[Sigia-l] (Event) Improving Your Google Search Appliance Implementation - February 16

Make your Google Search Appliance deliver the search experience your users always wanted but you never
thought possible.

Earley & Associates presents Vendor Showcases, a sponsored webinar series that explores products and
tools from select vendors we believe are unique to the marketplace.

Join us for our next webinar: Improving Your Google Search Appliance Implementation.

Date:  Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time:  1:00 - 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost:  Free

Discover how GSA users like NASA, Partners Healthcare, and Bank of America are using ontologies and
automatically generated metadata to make content quicker to find, topics easier to explore, and
resources simpler to locate. Sponsored by Smartlogic.

Session details and registration: http://bit.ly/9dUcAD

Best wishes,

Rebecca Allen
Taxonomy Consultant
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martin.fietkiewicz@gmail.com | 11 Feb 2010 00:48
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Re: [Sigia-l] Google's new home page

here is some recent insight into the level of non-expertness of *some*
online users:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/facebook_wants_to_be_your_one_true_login.php

the article itself is interesting, but it's the *comment* thread that's
illuminating.  while no doubt some posters are just being facetious and
fuelling the fire, most seem to have genuine trouble telling apart "a
facebook" from "a website".  purportedly this is because this article is
currently in the top 5 hits on google when searching for some combination of
words: "facebook" and "login".

On 27 December 2009 23:41, Paola Kathuria <paola <at> limov.com> wrote:

> [catching up on list mail]
>
> Jayson Elliot wrote:
> > I would suggest that the fact that users are searching directly from
> > Google.com and not from a search toolbar demonstrates generally (though
> not
> > automatically) a lower "expertise" or level of "power user" with the web
> > overall.
>
> Whilst helping my various neighbours with internetty things, I've
> noticed that their browser home page default is a search engine,
> often Google. Every time they start their browser (every day,
> since they all turn off their computers/lap-tops after use), they
> see Google's home page.
>
> They get to web sites by typing the URL in Google's home page search
> box. They don't know about the browser location bar. They don't know
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