How Comparable are the Actions of a School-Based Intermediary Responding to Inquiries and the Information-Seeking Behavior of Young People?
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| Title: | How Comparable are the Actions of a School-Based Intermediary Responding to Inquiries and the Information-Seeking Behavior of Young People? |
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| Authors: | Shenton, AndrewK.1 (AUTHOR) ashenton1@hotmail.com |
| Source: | Reference Librarian. Oct-Dec2010, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p276-289. 14p. 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: | *Information-seeking behavior, *School library reference services, *Library research, *Libraries & students, *Library users, *School librarians, Reference interviews (Library science) |
| Abstract: | This article examines an issue that is rarely considered-the similarities between the action taken by an intermediary responding to inquiries within the setting of a school library media center and the information behavior of end-users. The work concentrates on five important areas: the exploitation of the individual's own knowledge; the employment of readily accessible information resources; the way in which materials may be used; approaches to other people; and the circumstances surrounding the termination of a search. The article identifies implications for the information professional and suggests ways forward for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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| Abstract: | This article examines an issue that is rarely considered-the similarities between the action taken by an intermediary responding to inquiries within the setting of a school library media center and the information behavior of end-users. The work concentrates on five important areas: the exploitation of the individual's own knowledge; the employment of readily accessible information resources; the way in which materials may be used; approaches to other people; and the circumstances surrounding the termination of a search. The article identifies implications for the information professional and suggests ways forward for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02763877 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02763877.2010.503318 |
