Information Needs of Urban Residents. Final Report [microform] / Edward S. Warner and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5254047
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Warner, Edward S
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED088464
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1973
- 293 p.
- Summary:
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An overview of relevant literature reveals that residents in urban areas apparently have a multitude of nonoccupational information needs which are not being satisfied within the constraints of existing information resources and systems. A conceptual framework was drawn, focusing on four basic components--urban residents, their needs, sources of information, and solutions--and linkages or interactions among them. The Baltimore Urbanized Area was chosen for the investigation, and extensive exploratory work was undertaken towards the end of obtaining data. A survey instrument was developed and pre-tested, then was utilized in gathering data from a cross-sectional random sample of residents. The great quantity of data elicited were analyzed in terms of information needs, information-seeking strategies (behavior), and search outcomes. In a final exploratory testing phase an attempt was made to develop a methodology for assessing the capability of library and information agencies to deal with the problems/questions identified by residents in the earlier survey phase. (Author)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Bureau of Libraries and Learning Resources (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: OEC-0-71-4555.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
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- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- Copyright:
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- 1973
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