Characteristics of the Information Searching Process of Researchers from Unisinos in the Area of Psychology
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Information Searching. Information Sources. Information and Communication Technology.Abstract
The article investigates the characteristics of the searching process of Psychology professors/researchers from “Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos” - Unisinos. It approaches the characteristics of the process, such as the stage of the research project in which the subjects search for information, the person who normally carries out this activity, the sources used, and favoured locations for information searches. The data were collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire filled out during an interview. Data analysis allowed the description of patterns of information searching behaviour of the professors/researchers, the characteristics of this process and barriers encountered. Results showed that in order to search for information professors/ researchers use CD-ROM and on-line databases and avoid printed abstracts. National and international printed journals are habitually used by them, whereas electronic journals are not well-known yet. Internet services are frequently used, mainly e-mail and search engines, but the same does not happen to discussion lists. People as sources of information are called upon for sharing knowledge among researchers within their own institution as well as outside. Barriers encountered were categorised as Personal, Institutional, and Environmental or Technological.Downloads
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