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Sonst. Personen | Ford, Geoffrey (Hrsg.); Harris, Colin (Hrsg.) |
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Institution | Sheffield Univ. (England). Centre for Research on User Studies. |
Titel | Guidelines on Studies of Information Users (Pilot Version). |
Quelle | (1981), (68 Seiten) |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
Schlagwörter | Leitfaden; Data Collection; Developing Nations; Guidelines; Information Needs; Information Seeking; Information Services; National Programs; Pilot Projects; Planning; Questionnaires; Research Methodology; Use Studies Data capture; Datensammlung; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Richtlinien; Information need; Informationsbedürfnis; Informationserschließung; Informationstätigkeit; nicht übertragen; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Fragebogen; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Benutzerschulung |
Abstract | Preliminary guidelines are presented to provide a methodology for conducting user studies in the information field, particularly in developing countries. Topics covered include: user needs in planning a national information system; the identification of user groups; the design and organization of user studies, including background research survey objectives, resources, survey organization, selection of data collection methods, and sampling and response rate; data collection methods including documentary sources, diaries, questioning and observation; evaluation of data on information needs; and the nature and content of survey reports. Ten figures, 35 references, and an 11-item bibliography are provided. Appended are 11 sample questionnaires, designed for such audiences as the staff of educational institutions, library users, and small and large farms or establishments. (RBF) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |