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INFOS24 Everyday Life Information Seeking (Set Books) 4 ECTS
Organised by
Information Studies
Person in charge
Professor (information seeking and information management)

General description

An advanced level set of books.

Learning outcomes

To provide a detailed picture with empirical examples of non-professional information seeking and the information needs of individuals.

Contents

The main characteristics of the non-professional information needs and information seeking practices of everyday life and their analysis. The role of different types of information sources and channels (Internet among others) in everyday life information seeking.

Modes of study

Written examination on set books

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

  1. Savolainen, Everyday information practices. Scarecrow Press 2008.
  2. Articles form a reading list (available from the teacher)

Further information

If you choose to write an essay, please contact the teacher who will give you instructions.

Belongs to following study modules

Department of Information Studies and Interactive Media
Research on Information Seeking (Information Studies)
2008–2009
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Department of Information Studies and Interactive Media