Learning outcomes

To deepen the student's knowledge of information practices in job-related contexts.

Contents

The models and methodological questions of studies on job-related information practices such as information seeking and information sharing. The main characteristics of job-related information practices in different types of organisations.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Written examination on set books or an essay. The students who write an essay can replace one of the required set books with articles from a reading list.

1. Case, Looking for information. A survey of research on information needs, seeking and behavior. 2nd ed. Academic Press 2007;
2. Kuhlthau, Seeking meaning. 2nd ed. Libraries Unlimited 2004;

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