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Main Author: Allen, Bryce
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1990
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ410579
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  • The Effects of Academic Background on Statements of Information Need. Allen, Bryce Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Structures Educational Background Information Seeking Intellectual Disciplines Interdisciplinary Approach Tables (Data) User Needs (Information) Vocabulary Describes a study that examined the effect of academic background on users' perceptions of information needs and their expressions of those needs to library or information services. The implications for the role of academic background in the cognitive models of information users and for the provision of information service in interdisciplinary areas are discussed. (13 references) (CLB)