基本説明
Presents examples of information seeking and reviews studies of the information-seeking behavior or both general and specific social and occupational groups.
Full Description
Looking for Information presents examples of information seeking and reviews studies of the information-seeking behavior of both general and specific social and occupational groups: scientists, engineers, social scientists, humanists, policy experts, the aged, the poor, and the public in general. It also discusses general research on information seeking, including basic research on human communication behavior as found in the literature of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and other disciplines.
Contents
Information BehaviorInformation Information Needs and Information Seeking Related Concepts Models of Information Behavior Perspectives, Paradigms, and Theories The Research Process Methods: Examples by Type Reviewing the Research: Its History, Size, and Topics Research by Occupation Research by Social Role and Demographic Group Reviewing, Critiquing, Concluding Index