A conceptual analysis of information need

The necessary and sufficient conditions for saying that X has a need for certain information are identified. It is concluded that an information need is a condition in which certain information contributes to the achievement of a genuine or legitimate information purpose. Information need is a relat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Information processing & management 1983, Vol.19 (5), p.273-278
1. Verfasser:	Derr, Richard L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Exact sciences and technology Information Information and communication sciences Information science. Documentation Library and information science. General aspects Needs Needs analysis Psychological aspects Sciences and techniques of general use Use and user studies. Information needs
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Zusammenfassung:	The necessary and sufficient conditions for saying that X has a need for certain information are identified. It is concluded that an information need is a condition in which certain information contributes to the achievement of a genuine or legitimate information purpose. Information need is a relationship which obtains between information and information purposes: it is not a psychological state. Implications for research and practice are drawn from the conceptual analysis.
ISSN:	0306-4573 1873-5371
DOI:	10.1016/0306-4573(83)90001-8