Introduction
There is a constant stream of studies focusing on young undergraduates’ information behaviour. Distance learners and mature students, if included in the studies are not usually identified as such. These students are often mature students who have other needs than young undergraduates living near the university. In the literature some problems and barriers faced by [...]
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July 29th, 2009
Information Seeking Behaviour
Introduction and aim of the study
Introduction
The theoretical basis of this study is partly in theories and conceptions of learning and partly in that research in information seeking, needs and uses which emphazies the user and takes the social context into consideration.
The need for changes and improvement in the quality of education has become apparent also [...]
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July 29th, 2009
Articles, Information Seeking Behaviour, information science
AIMS: To explore the information needs and information seeking behaviour of family doctors, identifying any differences in attitudes and behaviours deriving from membership of a training practice and investigating the impact of a practice librarian.
METHODS: A case study of general practitioners (GPs) in Aylesbury Vale incorporated a quantitative study of use of the medical library, [...]
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July 28th, 2009
Featured, Information Seeking Behaviour
Abstract
Presents a critical description of Wilson’s (1996) global model of information behaviour and proposes major modification on the basis of research into information behaviour of managers, conducted in Poland. The theoretical analysis and research results suggest that Wilson’s model has certain imperfections, both in its conceptual content, and
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