| Autor: |
Dutta, Renee1 rd2397@gmail.com |
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International Information & Library Review. Mar2009, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p44-51. 8p. |
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Summary: This article reviews research that has been done on the information needs and information-seeking behavior of indigenous people in developing countries. The paper focuses on two types of user groups: urban dwellers and rural dwellers. By comparing their information-seeking behavior, conclusions about human information behavior in the developing world, as well as key factors that play a role in their information needs and behavior, are drawn. Findings reveal that, while a weak economy has a profound effect on the availability and accessibility of resources, the information and communication divide is not defined as much by the economic status of a geographic location as it is by an individual user's educational background. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts |
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