| CODE | CGS2005 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Human Information Behaviour | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Cognitive Science | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit examines the theoretical foundations associated with human information behaviour. The information seeking process is analysed and models are explored to explain information behaviour. The concept of information literacy will be examined with particular attention given to cognitive and affective issues. Topics to be covered in the study-unit include: - Theoretical frameworks for Human Information Behaviour - Key concepts in Human Information Behaviour - Models of Human Information Behaviour - Methods of studying Human Information Behaviour Study-unit Aims: - Introduce the foundations of human information behaviour. - Develop a sound understanding of current trends, approaches, and frameworks in information behaviour and their application in knowledge and information management practice. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Build a conceptual framework of human-information interaction. - Discuss theories, models, and paradigms in the study of information seeking behaviour. - Discuss patterns of information seeking behavior among different communities of users. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Use theories of information behaviour to inform the design of information systems and services. - Apply methodologies learned to conduct information seeking research and user studies. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: - Case, D.O. (2012). Looking for Information: A Survey of Research on Information Seeking, Needs, and Behavior. 3rd ed. Howard House, UK: Emerald. Supplementary Readings: - Fisher, K.E., Erdelez, S., & McKechnie, L. (Eds.). (2005). Theories of Information Behavior. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc. - Wilson, T. D. (2000). Human Information Behavior. Informing Science, 3(2), 49-56. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Noellie Brockdorff |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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