The Information World of Low-Skilled Workers.

Chatman, Elfreda A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Information World of Low-Skilled Workers.

Chatman, Elfreda A.

Library and Information Science Research, v9 n4 p265-83 Oct-Dec 1987

A study of the information world of custodial workers at a large university in the South revealed: (1) information needs in the areas of health, career opportunities, and interpersonal relationships; (2) little information exchange among workers; and (3) little use of the public library. The interview schedule is appended. (51 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Seeking, Interviews, Public Libraries, Surveys, Unskilled Workers, User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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