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Chen, Ching-chih; Hernon, Peter – 1980
This report presents the findings of a study conducted between July and October 1979 to analyze the information needs of New England citizens, their information seeking patterns, and the effectiveness of libraries in meeting those needs. It examines everyday information needs, both occupational and non-occupational, of adult residents from 2,400…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Seeking, Information Sources, Library Role
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter – Government Information Quarterly, 1984
Results of this examination of the information needs and gathering behavior of social scientists, especially historians, suggests that existing library and information services may be based on a misunderstanding of their needs. Factors that need to be studied are identified, and research models are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Faculty, Government Publications, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter; Dugan, Robert E. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1997
Discusses the significance for libraries of privacy concerns involved with geographic information system (GIS) technology. Argues that librarians need to be aware of federal and state efforts to address privacy issues and monitor developments in government information policy. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Government Role, Information Policy
