The Concept of a Zone of Intervention for Identifying the Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process.

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Main Author: Kuhlthau, Carol C.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1996
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author Kuhlthau, Carol C.
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contents The Concept of a Zone of Intervention for Identifying the Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process. Kuhlthau, Carol C. Information Science Information Services Library Role Media Specialists Reference Services Search Intermediaries User Needs (Information) User Satisfaction (Information) Work Environment Examines patterns of uncertainty, complexity, and process in the perceptions of information users from different work environments. Zone intervention based on Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development is presented. A study with two early career professionals showed need for a more interactive, collaborative role for the library information professional. (AEF)
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spellingShingle The Concept of a Zone of Intervention for Identifying the Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process.
Kuhlthau, Carol C.
Information Science
Information Services
Library Role
Media Specialists
Reference Services
Search Intermediaries
User Needs (Information)
User Satisfaction (Information)
Work Environment
The Concept of a Zone of Intervention for Identifying the Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process. Kuhlthau, Carol C. Information Science Information Services Library Role Media Specialists Reference Services Search Intermediaries User Needs (Information) User Satisfaction (Information) Work Environment Examines patterns of uncertainty, complexity, and process in the perceptions of information users from different work environments. Zone intervention based on Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development is presented. A study with two early career professionals showed need for a more interactive, collaborative role for the library information professional. (AEF)
title The Concept of a Zone of Intervention for Identifying the Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process.
topic Information Science
Information Services
Library Role
Media Specialists
Reference Services
Search Intermediaries
User Needs (Information)
User Satisfaction (Information)
Work Environment
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ557166