Information Technology Bibliography using Google Scholar

The following is a bibliography for the subject of "Information Technology" compiled by using Google Scholar:

Abascal, J., Canas, J., Fajardo I., & Salmeron L. Improving deaf users’ accessibility in hypertext information retrieval: Are graphical interfaces useful for them? Behaviour and Information Technology, 25 (6), 455-467. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 19

Barney, J., Gautam, R., & Muhanna, W. (2005). Information technology and the performance of the customer service process: A resource-based analysis. Management Information Systems Quarterly, 29 (4). Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 15

Bennett, S., Kervin, L., & Maton, K. (2008). The ‘digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39 (5), 775-786.
Times Cited: 155

Hess, T., Li, X., & Valacich J. (2008). Why do we use technology? A study of initial trust formation with organizational information systems. The Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 17 (1), 39-71. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 16

Jackson, J., Park, J., Probst, J., & Yi, M. (2006). Understanding information technology acceptance by individual professionals: Toward an integrative view. Information and Management, 43 (3), 350-363. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 121

James, Jeffrey. (2007). From origins to implications: Key aspects in the debate over the digital divide. Journal of Information Technology, 22 (3), 284-295. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 16

Keller, C. (2005). Virtual learning environments: Three implementation perspectives. Learning, Media and Technology, 30 (3), 299-311. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 23

Khazanchi, D., & Zigurs I. (2008). From profiles to patterns: A new view of task-technology fit. Information Systems Management, 25 (1), 8-13. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 20

Kira, D., & Saade, R. (2007). Mediating the impact of technology usage on perceived ease of use by anxiety. Computers and Education, 49 (4), 1189-1204. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 16

Kling, R. (2007). What is social informatics and why does it matter? The Information Society, 23 (4), 205-220. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 349

Levin, T., & Wadmany, R. (2005). Changes in educational beliefs and classroom practices of teachers and students in technology-based classrooms. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 14 (3), 281-307. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 19

Olapiriyakul, K., & Scher, J. (2006). A guide to establishing hybrid learning courses: Employing information technology to create a new learning experience, a case study. The Internet and Higher Education, 9 (4), 287-301. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 23

Protti, D. (2007). Comparison of information technology in general practice in 10 countries. Health Q, 10 (2), 107-116. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 24

Sun, H., & Zhang, P. (2006). The role of moderating factors in user technology acceptance. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 64 (2), 53-78. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 106

Turk, Z., & Vanier, D. (1994). Internet opportunities for distributed construction information. International Journal of Construction Information Technology, 2 (3), 45-65. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 11

Wilson, T.D. (2006). On user studies and information needs. Journal of Documentation, 62 (6), 658-670. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from Google Scholar.
Times Cited: 543

Library Literature and Information Science Full Text Database
When searching for articles for my information technology bibliography, I liked how the Library Literature and Information Science Full Text Database had a built-in thesaurus, a search history, and the option to print, save, export and cite selections. The database also provided the option to narrow and sort search results. However, I still found it frustrating to navigate the database mostly because the articles needed to complete this assignment had to be cited by at least five scholarly papers. I was able to find many relevant articles in the Library and Information Science Full Text Database but I then discovered that these articles either did not appear in the Social Sciences Citation Index or were not cited by at least five scholarly papers. I think this database could be useful for other assignments, but this was not the most effective database to use for this particular assignment.

Social Sciences Citation Index
I found the Social Sciences Citation Index to be much more user-friendly. This database not only provided the number of times an articled had been cited, but also provided a search history and a marked list which allows users to print, save, or e-mail numerous fields for each selection. The marked list function helped me save a lot of time by automatically collecting the information I needed for the bibliography of each source. When using this database for the assignment, I found it most useful to limit my search results by subject area and sort by times cited after searching “information technology.” This is a database I could see myself using in the future.

Google Scholar
Google Scholar was also very user-friendly. I liked it because it was much more simplistic than the KentLINK databases although advanced search options were available to make searches more detailed. For this particular assignment I would prefer to use Google Scholar since it states the number of times the article has been cited, eliminating the need to use another database to check citing. However, while searching articles for this assignment I did encounter a few distracting advertisements. I also noticed that unlike the KentLINK databases, some of the sources in Google Scholar were not available in full text at no cost making it a disadvantage of Google Scholar.

Conclusion
In conclusion, I am happy to have learned about and utilized several new databases and search engines. I have also been reminded of the importance of considering the information need when conducting an information search in order to save time, energy, and frustration.