A Qualitative Study of Information Seeking among Members of an Academic Community: Methodological Issues and Problems.

Reneker, Maxine H.

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Qualitative Study of Information Seeking among Members of an Academic Community: Methodological Issues and Problems.

Reneker, Maxine H.

Library Quarterly, v63 n4 p487-507 Oct 1993

Discussion of the use of qualitative research methodology in the study of information-seeking behavior focuses on a study of the information-seeking attributes of 31 members of the Stanford University (California) academic community. Qualitative and quantitative analyses are explained, and issues and problems encountered in implementing the qualitative methodology are reviewed. (Contains 26 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Computer Software, Costs, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Interviews, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis, User Satisfaction (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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