This fifth edition of Looking for Information is redesigned to reflect the breadth of research across information behaviour studies, with a new streamlined, six-chapter structure, presenting a refreshed look at people's information needs and seeking practices, while also embracing contemporary concepts such as information use, creation, and embodiment. This edition retains its core purpose by highlighting essential aspects of research on people's information behaviours, including detailed examples from more than 1200 research publications. The authors present historic works (including those focused on people's occupations) alongside contemporary research addressing the situations and contexts that shape people's experiences. Studies using innovative methodological or theoretical approaches, and those reflecting ongoing shifts towards interdisciplinarity are also featured. The authors carefully balance quick access to summaries and highlights, alongside long-form narratives, while retaining the content and focus that readers of Looking for Information have come to expect. Each chapter serves as a stand-alone piece of writing, with its own reference list and Must-Read recommendations, facilitating e-reading and inclusion on course syllabi. All these features will enhance readers'experiences of this new edition.

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Looking for Information
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION: EXAMINING RESEARCH ON HOW PEOPLE ENGAGE WITH INFORMATION
Copyright
Contents
List of Figures, Tables and Sidebars
About the Authors
Preface
The Book's Scope
A New Look and Feel
Our Approach to Citing Examples and Relevant Literature
How to Read This Book
Acknowledgements
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1 Information Behavior: An Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Language of Information Behavior
1.3 Exploring the Concept of “Information”
1.4 The Scope of “Information Behavior”
1.4.1 Emphasizing People (in Context) Rather Than Systems
1.4.2 How Information Behavior Is Studied
1.4.2.1 An Early Focus on Occupations
1.4.2.2 A Shift to Studying Everyday Experiences
1.4.2.3 Studying People in Context
1.5 Conclusion
References
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2 The Evolution of Information Behavior Research
2.1 The Origins of Information Behavior Research
2.2 Reviews of Information Behavior Literature
2.3 Information Needs and Information Seeking
2.3.1 What Is a “Need”?
2.3.2 Needs vs. Demands
2.3.3 The Trouble with Information Needs
2.3.4 Information Seeking
2.4 Historic Approaches to Studying Needs and Seeking
2.4.1 Studies of Academics
2.4.1.1 Scientists
2.4.1.2 Social Scientists
2.4.1.3 Humanities Scholars
2.4.2 Studies of Professionals
2.4.2.1 Engineers
2.4.2.2 Lawyers
2.4.2.3 Physicians, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Providers
2.4.3 Studies of Business Owners and Managers
2.4.3.1 Farmers and Fishers
2.4.3.2 Managers
2.4.4 Studies of Workers in Creative Industries
2.4.4.1 Artists
2.4.4.2 Journalists
2.5 Conclusion
References
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3 The Complex Nature of Information Behavior
3.1 Moving Toward Complexity: Embedding Context in Information Behavior Studies
3.1.1 From Resources to Roles
3.1.2 Contexts, Situations, and Emplacement
3.1.3 Information Sharing and Collaboration
3.1.4 Information Use
3.1.5 Information Creation
3.2 Situational and Contextual Approaches to Studying Information Behavior Complexity
3.2.1 Health and Well-Being
3.2.2 Education and Learning
3.2.3 Leisure and Entertainment
3.2.4 Citizenship and Political Engagement
3.2.5 Purchasing and Consuming
3.2.6 Immigration and Asylum
3.3 Conclusion
References
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4 Metatheories, Theories, and Models
4.1 The Intersection of Philosophy, Theory, and Research Approaches
4.1.1 Metatheories
4.1.2 The Research Spectrum and Dichotomies
4.1.3 Perspectives and Paradigms
4.2 Theories
4.2.1 What Is a Theory?
4.2.2 Levels of Theory
4.3 Sources of Theory in Information Behavior
4.3.1 Tracing the Theoretical Influences on Authors
4.4 Positivist Theories
4.5 Interpretivist Theories
4.5.1 Social Constructionism: Practice Theories, Discourse Analysis, Positioning Theory
4.5.2 Constructivism: Activity Theory, Personal Construct Theory, Sensemaking
4.5.3 Phenomenology: The Everyday Life World
4.5.4 Other Theories: Structuration, Face Theory, Critical Theory, Reader Response
4.6 Models
4.6.1 What Is a Model?
4.6.2 Modeling Information Behavior
4.6.2.1 The Kuhlthau Model
4.6.2.2 The Savolainen and Thomson Model
4.6.2.3 The Robson and Robinson Model
4.6.2.4 The Meyer Model
4.6.2.5 The Wilson Model
4.6.2.6 Reviewing the Models
4.6.2.7 Other Models
4.7 Conclusion
References
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5 Research Design, Methodologies, and Methods
5.1 Relating Theory to Research Design
5.1.1 Why We Need Sound Research Design
5.1.2 Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Research Designs
5.1.3 Methodologies and Methods
5.2 General Considerations in Research Design
5.2.1 Stage One: Conceptualization and Problem Development
5.2.1.1 Exploring, Describing or Explaining – What Is the Purpose of the Research?
5.2.1.2 Research Questions and Hypotheses
5.2.2 Stage Two: Designing the Study
5.2.3 Stage Three: Planning and Implementing Data Collection
5.2.3.1 Rigor and Trustworthiness
5.2.3.2 Rigorous Quantitative Designs
5.2.3.3 Trustworthy Qualitative Designs
5.2.4 Stage Four: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
5.2.5 Stage Five: Writing Up and Sharing Results
5.2.6 Ethical Practice
5.2.6.1 Researchers Must Manage Potential Risks in Study Designs
5.2.6.2 Researchers Must Not Deceive or Mislead Study Participants
5.2.6.3 Researchers Must Ensure Participant Consent Is Informed and Voluntary
5.2.6.4 Researchers Must Treat Data Confidentially and Respectfully
5.2.6.5 Ethics as an Evolving Practice
5.2.7 Academic and Societal Impact of Research
5.3 An Overview of Methodologies and Methods Used in Information Behavior Research
5.3.1 Survey Methods: Questionnaires, Interviews, Focus Groups, and Diaries
5.3.1.1 Questionnaires
5.3.1.2 Interviews
5.3.1.3 Focus Groups
5.3.1.4 Diaries
5.3.2 Visual Methods: Observation and Visual Analysis
5.3.2.1 Observation
5.3.2.2 Visual Analysis
5.3.3 Textual Methods: Content Analysis and Discourse Analysis
5.3.3.1 Content Analysis
5.3.3.2 Discourse Analysis
5.3.4 Using Multiple Methods to Enrich Research Designs
5.3.5 Review Methods: Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
5.4 Conclusion
References
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6 Reviewing, Critiquing, Concluding, and Futuring
6.1 Reviewing
6.2 Critiquing
6.2.1 A History of Criticism
6.2.1.1 A Long History of Negative Reviews and Calls for Change
6.2.1.2 A Call for Action – To Highlight Outcomes and Impact in Information Behavior Research
6.2.2 Changes in Methodology, Theory, and Impact
6.2.2.1 The Rise of Theory in Information Behavior Research
6.2.2.2 Information Behavior Research Is Making a Difference
6.3 Concluding
6.3.1 A Focus on the Whole Person
6.3.2 Ten Lessons Learned of People's Experiences With Information
6.4 Futuring
6.4.1 Global Trends: Information Behavior Research at Scale
6.4.2 Interdisciplinary and Cross-Sectoral Research
References
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References
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Author Index
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Subject Index

Donald O. Case provides a synthesis of research on information seeking, needs, and behavior. The work is comprehensive and includes citations to library and information science literature and other fields. The text includes an author index, a subject index, and a glossary.

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