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3.04 of 5 stars

First published in 1993, this book presents a new process approach to library and information services. It gives a detailed description of the m... read full description


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Nov 30, 2010
Mark rated it: 4 of 5 stars
From my blog: http://marklindner.info/blog/2010/11/30/...

This is my 4th book review for the 12 Books, 12 Months Challenge.

I mostly enjoyed this book, which I read from 10 October to 26 November. It is written fairly straightforwardly, is reasonably well edited, and has a better than average physical layout.

The last couple of chapters do seem fairly repetitive. The last chapter seems particularly so. Well that it should, as it is the wrap-up and conclusion; b More...
Jun 27, 2010
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fantastic book about the process whereby librarians approach those looking for information... it breaks down the skills and thought processes required to do an excellent research interview. And more.
Mar 08, 2010
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Read by ACRL Member of the Week John M. Jackson. Learn more about John on the ACRL Insider blog.
Apr 14, 2009
Claudio rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another excellent book by Kuhlthau. This book covers information literacy - to a certain extent - and have good examples.
Aug 13, 2011
Leslie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A must read for every librarian...
Apr 10, 2010
Josh rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I liked the book's premise, and I think Kuhlthau makes some good points, but the chapters (especially from about the middle 'till the penultimate chapter) became incredibly repetitive and the writing style was sometimes unnecessarily complex.
Nov 30, 2007
MissInformation rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Kuhlthau's second edition. She is known for incredible insights about information seeking- but this one goes beyond the first work by also including analysis of implementations of the process approach. Her studies having focused on school populations are particularly interesting.
Jan 18, 2012
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Dec 05, 2011
Adam rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 03, 2011
Jaki rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 20, 2011
Amy rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 27, 2011
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Jul 11, 2011
Cinker marked it as to-read
Jun 17, 2011
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Jun 04, 2011
Daniel rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 18, 2011
Kellie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 11, 2011
Kimberly marked it as to-read
Jul 17, 2011
MJ marked it as to-read
Apr 28, 2011
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Sep 25, 2011
Rachel marked it as to-read
Mar 10, 2011
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Feb 26, 2011
Joanna rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Apr 16, 2011
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Oct 01, 2011
Jessica rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Apr 20, 2011
Erin rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Apr 06, 2011
Jake rated it: 1 of 5 stars
May 13, 2011
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Jan 08, 2011
Kara marked it as to-read
Oct 08, 2010
Jason marked it as to-read
May 21, 2010
Camilla rated it: 2 of 5 stars