Introduction to Information Behaviour

Sommario

1. Introduction 2. What is information behaviour and why do we need to know about it? 3. Changing conceptions of information needs 4. Information seeking and acquisition are key components of information behaviour 5. Information behaviour can be collaborative 6. Factors influencing information behaviour 7. Models and theories in information behaviour research 8. Research approaches 9. Research methodologies in action 10. Using knowledge of information behaviour to design information systems 11. Conclusion

Info autore

Nigel Ford is Professor of Information Science at Sheffield University, and is currently Deputy Director of the Information School’s Centre for Information Literacy Research. He has taught information behaviour at undergraduate and Masters level for 30 years and is a leading researcher in the field, with an extensive publication record spanning journals and books.

Riassunto

This landmark textbook is an essential primer for students and practitioners interested in information seeking, needs and behaviour, user studies and information literacy.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Nigel Ford, Ford Nigel, Nigel Ford
• Con la collaborazione di: Bawden David (Editore della collana), Robinson Lyn (Editore della collana)
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.09.2017
• EAN: 9781783302871
• ISBN: 978-1-78330-287-1
• Pagine: 272
• Dimensioni: 160 mm x 240 mm x 20 mm
• Peso: 236 g
• Serie: The Facet LIS Textbook Collection
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Media, comunicazione > Commercio librario, biblioteconomia; Library & Information Sciences, Library and information sciences / Museology