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Aggregate‐Level Analysis of Information Behavior: A Study of Public Library Book Circulation

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Information behavior research to date has mainly focused specific cases or representative surveys at the individual level, because each individual has unique contexts that shape their behavior. However, they have not fully benefited from aggregate‐level analyses due to mainstream theories' focus on a contextualized understanding of information. To address this gap, we adopt the theory of local information landscapes, that focuses on the material aspects of community dynamics, and analyze national‐level aggregate data on book circulations in public libraries across South Korea. By examining the relationship between socioeconomic status and public library book circulation, we discuss the potential to develop scalable theories and relevant data‐driven approaches in information behavior research.

Source: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology

DOI: 10.1002/pra2.933

Authors: Myeong Lee, Jongwook Lee, Woojin Kang, Sanghee Oh

Institutions: George Mason University, Kyungpook National University, Sungkyunkwan University

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Administration

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4387859638

FWCI: 0.783

Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10