Accidental information discovery : cultivating serendipity in the digital age
Tammera M. Race (Editor), Stephann Makri (Editor)
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 the creative process
1 online resource (xvii, 118 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
9781780634319, 1780634315
956735888
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