Research Article
Emphasizing social features in information portals: Effects on new member engagement
Article first published online: 30 AUG 2011
DOI: 10.1002/asi.21624
© 2011 ASIS&T
Issue

Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
Volume 62, Issue 11, pages 2106–2120, November 2011
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sharma, N., Butler, B. S., Irwin, J. and Spallek, H. (2011), Emphasizing social features in information portals: Effects on new member engagement. J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci., 62: 2106–2120. doi: 10.1002/asi.21624
Publication History
- Issue published online: 14 OCT 2011
- Article first published online: 30 AUG 2011
- Manuscript Accepted: 30 JUN 2011
- Manuscript Revised: 29 JUN 2011
- Manuscript Received: 21 APR 2011
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