Information-Seeking Behavior of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral Students: A Survey of Istanbul University, Turkey

DİLEK KAYAOĞLU H.

in: Challenges of Information Management Beyond the Cloud 4th International Symposium on Information Management in a Changing World, IMCW 2013, Limerick, Ireland, September 4-6, 2013. Revised Selected Papers, Gathegi, J.N., Tonta, Y., Kurbanoglu, S., Al, U. (Eds.) , Editor, Springer, Berlin, Berlin - Heidelberg, pp.123-136, 2014

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Vocational Book
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Publisher: Springer, Berlin
  • City: Berlin - Heidelberg
  • Page Numbers: pp.123-136
  • Editors: Gathegi, J.N., Tonta, Y., Kurbanoglu, S., Al, U. (Eds.) , Editor
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to examine the research habits of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at Istanbul University. Specifically, the study tries to develop a deeper understanding of the changing nature of participants’ general research processes and their information-seeking behavioral patterns. Moreover, the study investigates whether academic level and discipline influence participants’ information-seeking behavior. Based on survey findings, the author makes recommendations for improving both students’ information literacy levels and library services to better meet the needs of users.