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  • The information needs and information‐seeking behaviour of the users of the European Parliamentary Documentation Centre: A customer knowledge study
    Journal of Documentation, 2007
    Co-Authors: Rita Marcella, Graeme Baxter, Sylvie Davies, Dick Toornstra
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the results of a customer knowledge study commissioned by the Parliamentary Documentation Centre (PDC) of the European Parliament in order to elicit a better understanding of the views and needs of its actual and potential client base.Design/methodology/approach – The study consisted of in‐depth, face‐to‐face interviews with 72 clients and 11 staff (83 individuals) in Brussels in February 2004. The paper explores the significance of information in the parliamentary context and summarises the activities which respondents described as being information‐dependent. The paper also highlights the evolutionary nature of information need during the course of the legislative process.Findings – The information‐seeking behaviour and skills of the PDC clients are discussed, as are the criteria by which they assess information quality. The study revealed that users were frequently uncritical and pragmatic in use of the most readily available information, sacrificing qu...

  • the information needs and information seeking behaviour of the users of the european parliamentary Documentation Centre a customer knowledge study
    Journal of Documentation, 2007
    Co-Authors: Rita Marcella, Graeme Baxter, Sylvie Davies, Dick Toornstra
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the results of a customer knowledge study commissioned by the Parliamentary Documentation Centre (PDC) of the European Parliament in order to elicit a better understanding of the views and needs of its actual and potential client base.Design/methodology/approach – The study consisted of in‐depth, face‐to‐face interviews with 72 clients and 11 staff (83 individuals) in Brussels in February 2004. The paper explores the significance of information in the parliamentary context and summarises the activities which respondents described as being information‐dependent. The paper also highlights the evolutionary nature of information need during the course of the legislative process.Findings – The information‐seeking behaviour and skills of the PDC clients are discussed, as are the criteria by which they assess information quality. The study revealed that users were frequently uncritical and pragmatic in use of the most readily available information, sacrificing qu...

  • The provision of European information to the academic community in university libraries: a case study of a European Documentation Centre
    New Library World, 2000
    Co-Authors: Claire Sargent, Susan Parker, Rita Marcella
    Abstract:

    Details the results of a study of the provision of European information to the academic community in university libraries, via a case study in a European Documentation Centre (EDC). A literature search revealed a lack of research in this area. Results relate to the operation of the EDC, covering the services offered, the provision of information, finance and funding, marketing, challenges and the nature of communication with the Commission and other networks and relays. The needs of the academic community of users of the EDC are discussed, considering aspects such as the service’s target user profile, the nature, frequency and subject coverage of use, enquiries received and users’ satisfaction with the results of enquiries. Major challenges facing the case EDC are identified as: the need to improve marketing; and the impact of likely future changes, such as the reduction in materials provided by the European Commission free of charge, the focus on the EDC as a deposit collection rather than an information service and the move to a greater dependence on electronic media in the publication of European Documentation.

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Sudharma Haridasan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists in National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), India
    The Electronic Library, 2009
    Co-Authors: Sudharma Haridasan, M. A. Majid Khan
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e‐resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the acceptance of e‐resources in the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) library in New Delhi, India and determine their usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e‐resources. It also attempts to find out the users' views about computer literacy among the social scientists.Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on the impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists pursuing research in the NASSDOC library. The data were collected from the entire population of social scientists at NASSDOC through a questionnaire accompanied by personal interview. This was further analysed using statistical techniques and percentages to arrive at qualitative and quantitative results.Findings – The major...

  • impact and use of e resources by social scientists in national social science Documentation Centre nassdoc india
    The Electronic Library, 2009
    Co-Authors: Sudharma Haridasan, M Majid A Khan
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e‐resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the acceptance of e‐resources in the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) library in New Delhi, India and determine their usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e‐resources. It also attempts to find out the users' views about computer literacy among the social scientists.Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on the impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists pursuing research in the NASSDOC library. The data were collected from the entire population of social scientists at NASSDOC through a questionnaire accompanied by personal interview. This was further analysed using statistical techniques and percentages to arrive at qualitative and quantitative results.Findings – The major...

M Majid A Khan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • impact and use of e resources by social scientists in national social science Documentation Centre nassdoc india
    The Electronic Library, 2009
    Co-Authors: Sudharma Haridasan, M Majid A Khan
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e‐resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the acceptance of e‐resources in the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) library in New Delhi, India and determine their usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e‐resources. It also attempts to find out the users' views about computer literacy among the social scientists.Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on the impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists pursuing research in the NASSDOC library. The data were collected from the entire population of social scientists at NASSDOC through a questionnaire accompanied by personal interview. This was further analysed using statistical techniques and percentages to arrive at qualitative and quantitative results.Findings – The major...

M. A. Majid Khan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists in National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), India
    The Electronic Library, 2009
    Co-Authors: Sudharma Haridasan, M. A. Majid Khan
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e‐resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the acceptance of e‐resources in the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) library in New Delhi, India and determine their usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e‐resources. It also attempts to find out the users' views about computer literacy among the social scientists.Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on the impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists pursuing research in the NASSDOC library. The data were collected from the entire population of social scientists at NASSDOC through a questionnaire accompanied by personal interview. This was further analysed using statistical techniques and percentages to arrive at qualitative and quantitative results.Findings – The major...