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New Directions in Children´s and Adolescents´ Information Behavior Research
Dania Bilal (Ed.)
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Description for New Directions in Children´s and Adolescents´ Information Behavior Research
Hardback. This book comprises innovative research on the information behavior of various age groups. It also looks at special populations such as ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples, and users with disabilities. The book presents research and reflections on designing systems that help the new generation cope with a complex knowledge society. Editor(s): Bilal, Dania; Beheshti, Jamshid. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 231 x 34. Weight in Grams: 704.
The results of decades of research shows that children and adolescents encounter challenges and obstacles in searching for information and retrieving relevant results, and have difficulty interpreting results within various information environments. However, a recent paradigm shift points to the changed information behavior of the new generation of users; children and adolescents born after the advent of the Web. Technologically savvy, they skim and surf for information, multi-task, search collaboratively, and share information on social networks. This book comprises innovative research on the information behavior of various age groups and special populations. It provides studies and reflections on designing systems ... Read more
The results of decades of research shows that children and adolescents encounter challenges and obstacles in searching for information and retrieving relevant results, and have difficulty interpreting results within various information environments. However, a recent paradigm shift points to the changed information behavior of the new generation of users; children and adolescents born after the advent of the Web. Technologically savvy, they skim and surf for information, multi-task, search collaboratively, and share information on social networks. This book comprises innovative research on the information behavior of various age groups and special populations. It provides studies and reflections on designing systems ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
Library and Information Science Series
Condition
New
Weight
703g
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783508136
SKU
V9781783508136
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Reviews for New Directions in Children´s and Adolescents´ Information Behavior Research
"This collection of studies is a valuable contribution to the research literature of information behavior of children and adolescents. The book offers interesting insights and good ideas for further research and practice." Carol Kuhlthau, Department of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University, USA