Logging

The recording of processes, including initial parameters, to allow a detailed view into the activities of a system. A technique used, for example, to explore users' interaction with OPACs. Logging can also be used to control employees' use of the Internet.

Literature:

Jones, S, Gatford, M, Do, T & Walker, S (1997). Transaction logging. Journal of Documentation, 53 (1). 35 – 50.

Peters, T. A. (1993). The history and development of transaction log analysis. Library Hi Tech, Vol. 110, 41-66.

Birger Hjørland

Last edited: 04-03-2007

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