[Asis-l] New Information Science Book - New directions in Human Information Behavior

[Amanda Spink]

New Directions in Human Information Behaviour
Springer Series: Information Science and Knowledge Management, Vol. 8
2005, Hardcover ISBN: 1-4020-3667-1

Co-Editors: Amanda Spink (Queensland University of Technology)
      	Charles Cole (McGill University)

New Directions in Human Information Behavior, co-edited by Drs. Amanda Spink
and Charles Cole provides an understanding of the new directions, leading
edge theories and models in human information behavior. Information behavior
is conceptualized as complex human information related processes that are
embedded within an individual’s everyday social and life processes.
The book presents chapters by an interdisciplinary range of scholars who
show new directions that often challenge the established views and paradigms
of information behavior studies. Beginning with an evolutionary framework,
the book examines information behaviors over various epochs of human
existence from the Palaeolithic Era and within pre-literate societies, to
contemporary behaviors by 21st century humans. Drawing upon social and
psychological science theories the book presents a more integrated and
holistic approach to the understanding of information behaviors that include
multitasking and non-linear longitudinal processes, individuals’ information
ground, information practices and information sharing, digital behaviors and
human information organizing behaviors. The final chapter of the book
integrates these new approaches and presents an overview of the key trends,
theories and models for further research.
This book is directly relevant to information scientists, librarians, social
and evolutionary psychologists. Undergraduate and graduate students,
academics and information professionals interested in human information
behavior will find this book of particular benefit.


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Dr. Amanda Spink
Professor of Information Technology
Faculty of Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus, 2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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