Research on Web search behavior

This article reviews studies, conducted between 1995 and 2000, on Web search behavior. These studies reported on children as well as on adults. Most of the studies on children described their interaction with the Web. Research on adult searchers focused on describing search patterns, and many studies investigated effects of selected factors on search behavior, including information organization and presentation, type of search task, Web experience, cognitive abilities, and affective states. What distinguishes the research on adult searchers is the use of multiple data-gathering methods. The research on Web search behavior reflects researchers' commitment to examine users in their information environment and exhibits rigor in design and data analysis. However, many studies lack external validity. Implications of this body of research are discussed.     

Making Communication:

In recognition of the increasing availability of remote database searching, the authors propose an instructional framework for making information retrieval conceptually accessible to end-users. This framework was developed from evidence of information seeking patterns by both experienced and inexperienced researchers. The natural patterns of research must be combined with the conceptual understanding of research as the basis for end-user instruction.     

Accessibility of Psychology and Education Test Kits

Abstract

In the mid-1980s, education and social science librarians began to gather information about libraries' management of test collections. This article looks at the circulation loan patterns represented in past research and compares it to results of a survey conducted by the authors. The survey also determined whether libraries are modifying their policies to provide broader access to psycho-educational test kits for distance education students. Circulation loan patterns reported in past studies are compared with current survey results to determine whether libraries modify their policies to improve access to psycho-educational test kits for online and distance education students. The survey looks at ownership and responsibility of test kits, authorizing access and in-house and unrestricted circulation policies.     

Information needs of academic medical scientists at Chulalongkorn University

The information needs of scientists in English-speaking countries have been studied and reported in the library literature. However, few studies exist on the information-seeking patterns of scientists in developing countries, and no study has examined the information needs of medical scientists in developing Asian countries. This study investigated the information needs of academic medical scientists at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The results indicate that medical scientists have three types of information needs: identifying up-to-date information, obtaining relevant studies and data, and developing research topics. Thai scientists' information-seeking behavior was different from that of scientists in developed countries. The study shows a high use of libraries as information providers; Thai medical scientists rely heavily on information from abroad.     

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通过对社会科学研究模式及其各研究过程中对信息需求的探讨,试图建立战略层次的信息系统,为社会科学研究提供创造性服务。     

Web2.0环境下网络信息消费行为模式研究

在信息化和工业化融合水平不断提高的大环境下,网络信息消费是"两化"融合进程向社会层面的扩展,是对社会信息化的反应。论文以Web2.0为背景,从微观层面探讨了当前网络信息消费行为模式,力求为提出科学网络信息消费模式奠定基础。     

Trust in interpersonal communication

The present study investigated communication patterns and subsequent relational outcomes following romantic partners' deception for people with different attachment styles. Information on attachment styles, information importance of the lie, emotional intensity following discovery of the lie, communication patterns following the discovery of the lie, and relational termination outcomes of the 213 participants who reported being deceived by a relational partner were gathered. Analyses revealed that respondents with a secure attachment style were more likely to report talking about the issue, whereas anxious/ambivalents were more likely to report talking around and avoiding the issue. These two attachment groups reported being apt to continue their relationships. Conversely, respondents with an avoidant attachment style reported being more likely to avoid the person after discovery of the lie, and they tended to report terminating their romantic relationships more than the other two attachment style groups. The results were consistent with the hypothesis that communication patterns following discovery of the partner's deception are related to attachment styles, but information importance and avoiding the person were directly related to relational termination.     

基于社会性书签服务的信息发现行为模式研究

针对信息发现行为模式的重要性,基于社会性书签服务和信息导航的相关理论,分析利用社会性书签服务来发现有用信息资源的用户行为,以评估社会性书签服务对信息发现的有效性.分析结果表明,用户经常选择标签搜索焦点主题,并且更喜欢浏览别人的图书馆来查找围绕焦点主题的相关信息,在此基础上对社会性书签导航功能提出改进思路.     

社会化媒体研究进展——基于2011-2016年SSCI传播学期刊的内容分析

随着社会化媒体在网络时代的人类社会中发挥越来越重要的作用,与社会化媒体相关的研究也在传播学领域中占据更为显著的位置.本研究选取10个具有代表性的SSCI传播学期刊,对其中于2011—2016年间发表的、与社会化媒体相关的研究性论文进行内容分析,对基本信息、主题视角、使用的理论模型以及研究方法等要素进行编码,得出分析结论,力图就当下研究的趋势和未来研究的方向为研究者提供借鉴.     

从国家社科基金项目看图书情报知识生产

作为知识生产的科学研究,特别是国家社科基金项目所支持的图书情报研究,是图书情报知识生产的主渠道之一。以历年图书情报学科在国家社科基金立项课题为统计数据源,通过分析图书情报立项课题的学科分布、区域分布、主要机构、核心作者等情况,在一定意义上展现当代中国图书情报学术生产格局,并反映科研成果的影响力。     

The relationships between work roles and information gathering of the faculty at SUNY,college at Fredonia

A survey of the faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY), College at Fredonia provided data for an investigation into the effect of faculty work roles upon information gathering. Faculty roles of teaching, research, and service are the key components of academic work. The extent to which these roles influence the faculty member's use of six categories of information sources forms the basis of this investigation. The findings indicate that there are discernible patterns in the faculty's use of various sources of information and that one's commitment to teaching, research, and service are factors that influence information gathering, although not always in the manner that had been predicted. Additional investigation of the research role reveals that the faculty member's age, possession of a doctoral degree, and quality of the doctoral degree have a relationship with commitment to research.     

A Comparative Study of Sources of Health Information and Access to Preventive Care Among Low Income Chronic Drug Users

Much of health research that examines patterns of health utilization for chronic drug users fails to account for the role of media use and health information seeking. This paper suggests that the nature of drug use is associated with a decreased health orientation that is manifested in media selection and consumption. A comparative analysis was conducted to examine: (1) the differential health perceptions as a function of drug use, (2) the sources of information used, and (3) the relationship between sources of information and primary health care access among chronic users of illicit drugs and socio-demographically similar persons who are not chronic drug users. Results point to both common as well as differential patterns of health information sources. Logistic regression analysis found that medically related sources such as doctors and pamphlets are important sources associated with increased primary care. Important implications are discussed.     

多会话网络购物商品信息搜寻行为研究

[目的/意义] 研究用户在多会话网购过程中的信息浏览、检索行为及其行为序列特征,以期更好地理解用户的复杂网购行为,指导购物网站提高服务质量,改善用户体验。[方法/过程] 基于某电商网站1 993名用户的11 514个购物任务的网购访问日志,在识别多会话网购任务的基础上,对用户在经多个会话进行网购过程中的信息搜寻行为进行统计分析,并利用顺序分析和聚类分析方法挖掘其典型的行为模式。[结果/结论] 当会话数量为8个及以下时,用户的浏览和搜索行为呈现出明显的规律性变化,且前4个会话发生时是用户做出购物决策的关键阶段;用户在多会话网购过程中存在6种典型的信息搜寻行为模式,分别有不同的信息搜寻行为特征。理解用户的复杂网购行为,可为电商网站设计导航和推荐策略、制定营销方案提供依据。     

信息技术接受行为研究模式述评

信息技术的迅猛发展对国民经济的发展具有巨大推进作用,因此,对信息技术的接受行为研究一直是信息系统研究领域的重要议题。技术接受模型是解释和预测人们对信息技术接受程度的基础理论中最为著名、成果也最为丰富的模型。文章对技术接受模型的形成和发展进行简述,重点阐述技术接受模型研究过程中形成的两类研究模式:"TAM++"研究模式和整合模型研究模式,最后结合各学者对技术接受模型研究的观点,得出了信息技术接受行为研究过程中存在的问题及今后的研究方向。     

高校图书馆专利信息服务内容、模式与趋势

[目的/意义]高校图书馆专利信息服务是深层次的学科服务,探索研究专利信息服务内容、模式与趋势有很强的现实意义。[方法/过程]通过对新时期高校图书馆专利信息服务工作的分析,构建四层内容体系:专利信息素养教育、专利信息检索分析服务、嵌入科研团队专利信息服务、决策支持专利信息服务;对各个层次的专利信息服务模式展开研究,重点探索嵌入科研过程的高端专利信息服务模式,并辅以实证研究。[结果/结论]高校图书馆专利信息服务的发展趋势是:构建符合创新人才培养的新型专利信息素养教育模式;延伸专利信息检索分析服务外延并挖掘服务深度;嵌入式专利信息服务是学科服务的创新内容;专利信息服务可为科研及管理提供高级决策支持。     

文化共享工程版权使用方式的比较研究

全国文化信息资源共享工程集版权作品的传播者、使用者和创作者于一体,本文通过比较合理使用、法定许可、版权补偿金制度、交叉许可模式、授权要约模式、集体管理制度等几种版权使用方式对共享工程的适用性,为适应海量授权,认为文化共享共程应该要坚持多种模式并举.     

发掘利用潜在信息资源的研究

对潜在信息资源的含义、组成、特性进行探讨,以为潜在信息资源的发掘利用研究奠定理论基础;在对天津市信息机构进行实地调研和分析的基础上,对发掘利用潜在信息资源的模式、组织机制进行研究;提出对潜在信息资源的发掘利用应采用中介协调组织模式,并对其前景进行展望。     

Issues arising from youngsters' information-seeking behavior

Much of the research on the information-seeking behavior of young people has examined either the degree to which they use particular providers or the manner in which they exploit such sources or materials. Considerably less attention has focused on the identification of generic characteristics that relate to the use of a range of information sources. Nevertheless, a recent qualitative research project undertaken in England has revealed that a variety of patterns appear to emerge even when sources of different types are used. While a few are indicative of the nature of the information-seeking process itself, some pertain to users' information-seeking problems and others to patterns of behavior. Many of the recurring features of user behavior reflect attempts by youngsters to simplify the task of information seeking and reduce the effort expended.     

任务驱动下的学术数据库新手心智模型演进及学习模式研究

[目的/意义]如何理解新手在与学术数据库交互过程中其心智模型的演进过程和学习模式是值得关注的问题,探究任务类型对学术数据库新手用户心智模型和学习模式的影响能够更好地帮助用户使用学术数据库。[研究设计/方法]本研究通过77位新手用户参与完成三种不同类型的任务(事实型搜索、探索型搜索和干涉型搜索)前后分别绘制的中国知网概念图的实验,对概念图的结构差异和内容差异进行分析,探讨不同任务情境下学术数据库新手心智模型的演进规律及学习模式。[结论/发现]研究表明用户信息搜索前后心智模型的演进模式受到任务类型的驱动,呈现出不同的概念图结构和维度内容;用户在不同任务的搜索前后均进行了学习行为,但学习模式存在差异,大多数新手用户在事实型任务和干涉型任务搜索后进行了有意义的学习,而在探索型任务搜索后用户进行了初步学习。[创新/价值]从任务类型的影响视角丰富了“搜索即学习”中的新手用户心智模型和学习模式的研究内容,有利于信息专业人员为新手开展信息检索技能培训和优化检索系统设计。     

Assessing internet access and use in a medically underserved population: implications for providing enhanced health information services

Background: The relationship between health information seeking, patient engagement and health literacy is not well understood. This is especially true in medically underserved populations, which are often viewed as having limited access to health information. Objective: To improve communication between an urban health centre and the community it serves, a team of library and information science researchers undertook an assessment of patients’ level and methods of access to and use of the Internet. Methods: Data were collected in 53 face‐to‐face anonymous interviews with patients at the centre. Interviews were tape‐recorded for referential accuracy, and data were analysed to identify patterns of access and use. Results: Seventy‐two percentage of study participants reported having access to the Internet through either computers or cell phones. Barriers to Internet access were predominantly lack of equipment or training rather than lack of interest. Only 21% of those with Internet access reported using the Internet to look for health information. Conclusion: The findings suggest that lack of access to the Internet in itself is not the primary barrier to seeking health information in this population and that the digital divide exists not at the level of information access but rather at the level of information use.