A primary step in addressing information need is deciding what resources and tools to use. Search starting points narrow down users' search process through process of filtration

Source Selection

Search interfaces need to help users retain the context of their queries, sources, and results sets through search history mechanisms.

Supporting Search History

Good search interfaces support fluid interaction between these six views:
- Primary view
- Overview
- Preview
- Reviews
- Peripheral view
- Shared view

Agileviews Framework - Supporting the Search Process as a Whole

Process of interweaving the seeking of information with the interpretation of information so that a user can have a good representation of a concept or task at hand

Sensemaking

Interface ideas that aid user's in their search journey include:
- Search starting points
- Search history
- Agileviews framework features
- Integrating search with sensemaking

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It is important to understand user's search needs and queries to support their complex information-seeking tasks.

Supporting the Search Process

Hearst, M. A. (2009). Search user interfaces. Cambridge University Press. [https://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/]

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