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


Dilek-Kayaoglu H.

4th International Symposium on Information Management in a Changing World (IMCW), Limerick, İrlanda, 4 - 06 Eylül 2013, cilt.423, ss.123-136 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 423
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-662-44412-2
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Limerick
  • Basıldığı Ülke: İrlanda
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.123-136
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.