Information Needs: A Conceptual Investigation

Authors

  • R. K. Mahapatra
     N. K. C. Centre for Development Studies (ICSSR Institute), Institutional Area, Bhubaneswar 751013

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2002/v39i4/48927

Keywords:

Information Needs, Conceptual Analysis, User Study, Research Framework

Abstract

Discusses in detail the importance of 'information needs' as a concept in the library environment and elaborates the theoretical and conceptual analysis on 'information needs' as a tool in user study. Explains the views expressed by different experts on the topic. Also briefly analyses the factors affecting needs, types of information needs and the en vironmental aspects which are responsible for developing a systems approach of information needs.

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Published

2002-01-04

How to Cite

Mahapatra, R. K. (2002). Information Needs: A Conceptual Investigation. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 39(4), 371–382. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2002/v39i4/48927

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Volume 39, Issue 4, December 2002

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Received 2014-05-19
Accepted 2014-05-19
Published 2002-01-04