Introduction to information behaviour /

By: Ford, Nigel Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: London : Facet Publishing, 2015. Description: x, 252 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 1856048500; 9781856048507Subject(s): Information behavior | Information literacyDDC classification: 025.524 LOC classification: HC440.8 | .S624 2015Online resources: WorldCat details

Contents:

TOC Basic concepts -- What do we know of information behaviour? -- Discovering and using knowledge of information behaviour.

Summary: "This landmark textbook is an essential primer for students and practitioners interested in information seeking, needs and behaviour, user studies and information literacy. Introduction to Information Behaviour uses a combination of theory and practical context to map out what information behaviour is and what we currently know about it, before addressing how it can be better understood in the future. Nigel Ford argues that new understandings of information behaviour research may help maximise the quality and effectiveness of the way information is presented, sought, discovered, evaluated and used. The book introduces the key concepts, issues and themes of information behaviour, illustrates them using key research studies, and provides a clear path through the complex maze of theories and models. The book is structured to move from the basics to the more complex and employs the pedagogical device of "THINK" boxes which invite the reader to think about concepts as they are introduced in order to consolidate their understanding before moving on. Case studies are included throughout the text and each chapter concludes with a round-up of what has been covered, highlighting the implications for professional information practice"--Back cover.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Text	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Reserve Section	Non-fiction	025.524 FOI 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-1	Not For Loan		28629
Text	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Circulation Section	Non-fiction	025.524 FOI 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-2	Checked out	19/01/2023	28630
Text	Dr. S. R. Lasker Library, EWU Circulation Section	Non-fiction	025.524 FOI 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-3	Available		28631

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Includes bibliographical references and index

TOC Basic concepts --
What do we know of information behaviour? --
Discovering and using knowledge of information behaviour.

"This landmark textbook is an essential primer for students and practitioners interested in information seeking, needs and behaviour, user studies and information literacy. Introduction to Information Behaviour uses a combination of theory and practical context to map out what information behaviour is and what we currently know about it, before addressing how it can be better understood in the future. Nigel Ford argues that new understandings of information behaviour research may help maximise the quality and effectiveness of the way information is presented, sought, discovered, evaluated and used. The book introduces the key concepts, issues and themes of information behaviour, illustrates them using key research studies, and provides a clear path through the complex maze of theories and models. The book is structured to move from the basics to the more complex and employs the pedagogical device of "THINK" boxes which invite the reader to think about concepts as they are introduced in order to consolidate their understanding before moving on. Case studies are included throughout the text and each chapter concludes with a round-up of what has been covered, highlighting the implications for professional information practice"--Back cover.

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