Information Needs Analysis (Paperback)

Daniel G. Dorner

ISBN 10: 185604484X / ISBN 13: 9781856044844

Published by Facet Publishing, London, 2014

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Paperback. Analyisng and assessing the information needs of clients is key to the provision of effective service and appropriate collections in both face-to-face and virtual library services. The importance of information needs analysis is widely recognized by the information professionals, but currently there is little substantive, detailed work in the professional literature devoted to this important topic. This much-needed management text is designed to fill that gap, by supporting practitioners in developing an information needs analysis strategy, offering the necessary professional skills and techniques to do so. It offers guidance to leaders and senior managers in all areas of library work, especially those involved in collection management, service provision and web development and is equally applicable to the needs of academic, public, government, commercial and more specialized library and information services. The text adopts a hands-on, jargon-free approach and includes relevant examples, case studies, reader activities and sources of further reading.Key areas covered include: what information needs analysis; how is needs analysis conducted; what are the varieties of needs analysis; and how are analyses evaluated and reported. If you want to provide an information service that truly fulfils your users' needs, this book is essential reading. The book supports practitioners in developing an information needs analysis strategy and offers the necessary professional skills and techniques to do so. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Information Needs Analysis (Paperback)
• Publisher: Facet Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185604484X
• ISBN 13: 9781856044844
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

If you want to provide an information service that truly fulfills your users' needs, this book is essential reading.

Analyzing and assessing the information needs of clients is key to the provision of effective service and appropriate collections in both face-to-face and virtual library services. The importance of information needs analysis is widely recognized by information professionals, but currently there is little substantive, detailed work in the professional literature devoted to this important topic.

This new book is designed to fill that gap, by supporting practitioners in developing an information needs analysis strategy, and offering the necessary professional skills and techniques to do so. It will offer guidance to team leaders and senior managers in all areas of library work, especially those involved in collection management, service provision and web development, and is equally applicable to the needs of academic, public, government, commercial and other more specialized library and information services. The text adopts a hands-on, jargon-free approach, and includes relevant examples, case studies, reader activities and sources of further reading. Key areas covered include:

• what is information needs analysis?
• how is needs analysis conducted?
• what are the varieties of needs analysis?

• how are analyses evaluated and reported?

About the Author

Daniel G. Dorner is Senior Lecturer and G E Gorman, Professor of Library and Information Management, School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.