ERIC Number: EJ1154250
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
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The Information-Seeking Habits of Architecture Faculty
Campbell, Lucy
College & Research Libraries, v78 n6 p761-773 Sep 2017
This study examines results from a survey of architecture faculty across the United States investigating information-seeking behavior and perceptions of library services. Faculty were asked to rank information sources they used for research, teaching, and creativity within their discipline. Sources were ranked similarly across these activities, suggesting broad and eclectic interests. While Internet resources and books were important across the board, e-books were ranked low. As an information source, librarians were also perceived to have less value than peers or even students. Librarians should consider ways to make libraries experiential and inspiring to add value and demonstrate continued relevance in an ever-expanding information field.
Descriptors: Information Seeking, College Faculty, Architectural Education, Architecture, Information Sources, Electronic Publishing, Internet, Librarians, Teacher Surveys, Books, Periodicals, Users (Information), Library Services, Use Studies, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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