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Savolainen, R.: Source preferences in the context of seeking problem-specific information (2008) 0.00
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Abstract

The study focuses on the ways in which people define their source preferences in the context of seeking problem-specific information for non-work purposes. The conceptual framework draws on two major concepts, that is, information source horizon and information pathways. The former denotes the ways information sources are mapped in preference order in an imaginary field, while information pathways refers to the sequences in which sources placed on the information source horizon are actually used. The empirical part of the study draws on semi-structured interviews with 18 individuals active in environmental issues. Human sources and the Internet were preferred most strongly in seeking for problem-based information. The major source preferences were content of information, and availability and accessibility. Usability of information sources and user characteristics were mentioned less frequently as preference criteria. Typically, information pathways consisted of the use of 3-4 sources. On average, human and networked sources were favored in the early phases of information seeking. Printed media such as magazines and organizational sources were often used to complement information received from human sources and the Internet. However, the source preferences varied considerably, depending on the requirements of the problem at hand.

Savolainen, R.: ¬The sense-making theory : reviewing the interests of a user-centered approach to information seeking and use (1993) 0.00

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Source: Information processing and management. 29(1993) no.1, S.13-28

Savolainen, R.: Source preference criteria in the context of everyday projects : relevance judgments made by prospective home buyers (2010) 0.00
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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to elaborate how source preference criteria are defined in the context of everyday projects that require the seeking of problem-specific information. More specifically, to find out how information seekers explain their preference criteria by characterizing the perceived strengths and weaknesses of diverse sources. Design/methodology/approach - The approach takes the form of qualitative content analysis of empirical data gathered by semi-structured interviews with 16 prospective home buyers in 2008. The source preference criteria were elicited by making use of the construct of information source horizon. Findings - Networked sources were favoured most strongly, followed by printed media, human sources and organizational sources. Content of information was the primary source preference criterion. Availability of information was a fairly important criterion, while user characteristics, usability of information and situational factors were fairly marginal in this regard. In the definition of the preference criteria, more emphasis was placed on the perceived strengths than weaknesses of sources. Positive qualities such as "provides updated information" were referred to particularly while judging the relevance of the networked sources. Negative qualities like "outdated information" were primarily associated with printed media and organizational sources. Research limitations/implications - The study is exploratory, drawing on a relatively small sample recruited through a web-based service. Thus, the findings cannot be generalized to prospective home buyers. Practical implications - Prospective home buyers tend to favour web-based information sources and services. They should provide the customers with detailed information about the property, including photos. Originality/value - The paper specifies the picture of user-defined relevance judgment in the context of everyday life information seeking.

Savolainen, R.: Tiedon kayton tutkimus informaatiotutkimuksessa (1994) 0.00

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Date: 29. 3.1996 21:35:26

Savolainen, R.: Information use and information processing : comparison of conceptualizations (2009) 0.00

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Date: 17. 5.2009 18:35:29

Savolainen, R.: Information-seeking processes as temporal developments : comparison of stage-based and cyclic approaches (2018) 0.00

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Date: 18. 5.2018 13:29:10

Savolainen, R.: Information need as trigger and driver of information seeking : a conceptual analysis (2017) 0.00

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Date: 20. 1.2015 18:30:22

Savolainen, R.: Modeling the interplay of information seeking and information sharing (2019) 0.00

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Date: 20. 1.2015 18:30:22

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