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PublisherEmerald Publishing The Limited

ISBN-101785609688

ISBN-139781785609688

eBay Product ID (ePID)221546295

Product Key Features

Number of Pages528 Pages

Publication NameLooking for Information : a Survey of Research on Information Seeking, Needs, and Behavior

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

SubjectCognitive Psychology & Cognition, Research, System Administration / Storage & Retrieval

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaComputers, Reference, Psychology

AuthorDonald O. Case, Lisa M. Given

SeriesStudies in Information Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight28.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

LCCN2015-478225

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal025.5/24

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Table Of ContentPART I: INTRODUCTION, TYPICAL SCENARIOS, AND HISTORY OF RESEARCH1. Information Behavior: An Introduction2. The Complex Nature of Information Behavior3. The History and Focus of Information Behavior ResearchPART II: CONCEPTS RELEVANT TO INFORMATION BEHAVIOR4. The Concept of Information5. Information Needs, Motivations, and Use6. Related ConceptsPART III: MODELS AND THEORIES OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOR7. Models of Information Behavior8. Metatheories, Theories, and ParadigmsPART IV: RESEARCH DESIGNS AND METHODS FOR STUDYING IB9. Research Design, Methodology, and MethodsPART V: REVIEWING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH10. Research by Roles and Contexts 11. Reviewing, Critiquing, Concluding

SynopsisThe 4th edition of this popular text presents a comprehensive review of over a century of research on information behavior. It is intended for students in information studies and disciplines interested in research on information activities. Now co-authored, this new text includes significant structural and content changes from earlier editions., The 4th edition of this popular and well-cited text is now co-authored, and includes significant changes from earlier texts. Presenting a comprehensive review of over a century of research on information behavior (IB), this book is intended for students in information studies and disciplines interested in research on information activities. The initial two chapters introduce IB as a multi-disciplinary topic, the 3rd provides a brief history of research on information seeking. Chapter four discusses what is meant by the terms "information" and "knowledge. "Chapter five discusses "information needs," and how they are addressed. The 6th chapter identifies many related concepts. Twelve models of information behavior (expanded from earlier editions) are illustrated in chapter seven. Chapter eight reviews various paradigms and theories informing IB research. Chapter nine examines research methods invoked in IB studies and a discussion of qualitative and mixed approaches. The 10th chapter gives examples of IB studies by context. The final chapter looks at strengths and weaknesses, recent trends, and future development.

LC Classification NumberZA3150-3159