The Information Needs and the Information Seeking Behavior of a National Sample of the Population in the United Kingdom, with Special Reference to Needs Related to Citizenship.

Marcella, Rita; Baxter, Graeme

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ599629

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0022-0418

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Information Needs and the Information Seeking Behavior of a National Sample of the Population in the United Kingdom, with Special Reference to Needs Related to Citizenship.

Marcella, Rita; Baxter, Graeme

Journal of Documentation, v55 n2 p159-83 Mar 1999

Reports results of a survey of information needs and information seeking behavior of a national sample of the United Kingdom population. Fourteen tables show results, including: demographic details of respondents; past and future information needs; preferred sources of information; preferred methods of obtaining information; and perceived importance of information to citizens. (AEF)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Behavior Patterns, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Foreign Countries, Information Seeking, Information Sources, National Surveys, Search Strategies, Tables (Data), User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A