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Information Behavior

Studying information behaviors of users is an essential initial step of information system design of any kind. This course provides students with an overview that emphasizes the user's perspective in the analysis of information needs and preferences, including the fundamentals necessary for the study and understanding of human information-seeking behaviors of a variety of users and user groups.

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Contact Information

Florida State University
600 W College Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Prerequisites

n/a

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Location

600 W College Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32306

National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  1. Examine the basic philosophical and conceptual approaches to the study of information, information needs, information seeking, and information behavior.
  2. Recognize a range of approaches to information needs and behavior assessment.
  3. Examine how information behavior studies are done, using a range of technologies.
  4. Review the current literature addressing information behaviors for various user populations.
  5. Explain how information behavior research can be used in the design of information services and systems.
  6. Explain how different social, cultural, ability, and technical factors can affect information behaviors of diverse user groups and how to make the design of information systems and services inclusive and responsive to those behaviors.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

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