Data Collection Sheet #1
Collection of background information
gender: M F
age [range]: 0-6; 6-12; 13-17; 18-23; 24-29; 30's; 40's; 50's; 60's; 70's;
80's; 90+
occupation: current student Y/N
statement of information need:
relationship of individual to the information need
Example: female, 55, exercise instructor, information on correction of vision
using lasers, mother of teenager who wishes to see without glasses
Data Collection Sheet #2
Information Seeking Research (narrative)
1. Please briefly describe the information your looking for:
2. Is the person who ultimately needs this information:
yourself -- an adult relative -- a child or teen relative - a friend - a
business associate
3. Have you previously searched for information on this subject? Yes/No
4. Have you used this library previously?
never - a few times - numerous times
5. Before searching in this library, what other information sources did
you use?
a friend - a colleague - a relative - radio/TV/newspaper/magazine - government
office - business/professional office - internet library website - other
internet website
6. Where did you begin your search in the library?
circulation desk - reference librarian - library catalogue - library internet
computers - printed library resources - other ____________
Why did you choose that place to start?
7. Please list any other places you searched in the library and why.
Information Seeking Research Background
Thank you for taking the time to help me with my graduate school coursework concerning information seeking in libraries.
My name is Barbara J. Hampton. I am a graduate student at Southern Connecticut State University, working towards a Master's in Library Science. As a part of my coursework, I would like to learn more about how library users find the information they need.
With your permission, I will ask you some information about you and your information search. I would also like to see how the library systems work for you. None of the information or observations will be individually identified with you.
By signing below, you are indicating that you are over the age of 18 years and willing to participate in this study as described above.
Last Revised 26 September 2003.