Karen E. Fisher

Sanda Erdelez

Lynne McKechnie

American Society for Information Science and Technology

This unique book presents authoritative overviews of more than 70 conceptual frameworks for understanding how people seek, manage, share, and use information in different contexts. A practical and readable reference to both well-established and newly proposed theories of information behavior, the book includes contributions from 85 scholars from 10 countries. Each theory description covers origins, propositions, methodological implications, usage, links to related conceptual frameworks, and listings of authoritative primary and secondary references. The introductory chapters explain key concepts, theorymethod connections, and the process of theory development.

Theories of Information Behavior

Catherine Sheldrick Ross

Paulette M. Rothbauer

Drawing on scholarly research findings, this book presents a cogent case that librarians can use to work towards prioritization of reading in libraries and in schools. * Provides proof of the library's vital role in readers' lives, information that may be used to justify services and collections * Compiles current research on reading from diverse sources and presents it intuitively, saving librarians time and energy when searching for research findings * Offers a clear rationale for making pleasure reading a priority in libraries and in schools

What the Research Reveals about Reading, Libraries, and Community

Reading Still Matters

A road map to the research on reading and libraries, and a cogent case for the library's vital role in the life of a reader--from childhood through adulthood.

Lynne McKechnie

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