SEMINAR IN INFORMATION USE AND USERS IN CONTEXT

LIS 940

Course Description

Exploration of information needs, information seeking behavior, and information use by people in various roles, situations, and contexts that go beyond libraries. It includes exploring factors that influence a user's information needs and behavior.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.32% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

25% from Historical

Class Size

311.43% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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