Integration of Information Behavior into Reference and Information Services Education: A Syllabus Study

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Autores principales: Amy VanScoy, Heidi Julien, Alison Harding
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Publicado: 2022
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author Amy VanScoy
Heidi Julien
Alison Harding
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Alison Harding
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Heidi Julien
Alison Harding
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contents Integration of Information Behavior into Reference and Information Services Education: A Syllabus Study Amy VanScoy Heidi Julien Alison Harding Information Seeking Users (Information) Behavior Patterns Reference Services Library Services Information Services Library Education Course Descriptions Content Analysis Information behavior is an important area of conceptual knowledge for reference service providers, as it provides structure for understanding users' information seeking and use. This study explores the extent to which information behavior theories, models, and concepts have been integrated into professional education for reference and information service (RIS) through a syllabus study and textbook review. In addition, the study identifies specific information behavior theories, models, and concepts used in introductory RIS courses. Syllabi for introductory RIS courses taught at North American library and information science programs were analyzed for information behavior content, as were the textbooks required by the syllabi. Results show that about two-thirds of introductory RIS courses include instruction in information behavior theories, models, and concepts. Overall, the most impactful information behavior theories and models from the literature are introduced.
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spellingShingle Integration of Information Behavior into Reference and Information Services Education: A Syllabus Study
Amy VanScoy
Heidi Julien
Alison Harding
Information Seeking
Users (Information)
Behavior Patterns
Reference Services
Library Services
Information Services
Library Education
Course Descriptions
Content Analysis
Integration of Information Behavior into Reference and Information Services Education: A Syllabus Study Amy VanScoy Heidi Julien Alison Harding Information Seeking Users (Information) Behavior Patterns Reference Services Library Services Information Services Library Education Course Descriptions Content Analysis Information behavior is an important area of conceptual knowledge for reference service providers, as it provides structure for understanding users' information seeking and use. This study explores the extent to which information behavior theories, models, and concepts have been integrated into professional education for reference and information service (RIS) through a syllabus study and textbook review. In addition, the study identifies specific information behavior theories, models, and concepts used in introductory RIS courses. Syllabi for introductory RIS courses taught at North American library and information science programs were analyzed for information behavior content, as were the textbooks required by the syllabi. Results show that about two-thirds of introductory RIS courses include instruction in information behavior theories, models, and concepts. Overall, the most impactful information behavior theories and models from the literature are introduced.
title Integration of Information Behavior into Reference and Information Services Education: A Syllabus Study
topic Information Seeking
Users (Information)
Behavior Patterns
Reference Services
Library Services
Information Services
Library Education
Course Descriptions
Content Analysis
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1356032