The Potential to Transform: Information Behavior Theory and Reference Service Professional Education

VanScoy, Amy; Julien, Heidi; Harding, Alison

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Title

The Potential to Transform: Information Behavior Theory and Reference Service Professional Education

Author(s)

• VanScoy, Amy
• Julien, Heidi
• Harding, Alison

Issue Date

2020-10-13

Keyword(s)

• Professional education
• Reference and information service
• Information behavior theory

Abstract

Information behavior is a critical research area for informing research and information services. The growth of information behavior research over the past few decades has resulted in theories, models, and concepts that can transform thinking about reference and information service. This study explores the extent to which these theories, models, and concepts have been integrated into reference professional education through a syllabus study and interviews with instructors. Preliminary results indicate that inclusion of information behavior theories, models, and concepts remains limited and suggests that a transformation in reference professional education is yet to come.

Series/Report Name or Number

• Education of Information Professionals
• Information Services
• Information Practices
• Information Needs
• Information Seeking
• Information Use

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