Abstract:Purpose -This study investigates how often geoscientists use different information sources and how this pattern of source use balances their perceptions of the quality and ease of use of the information sources.Design/methodology/approach -The geoscientists at the Geological Survey of Norway were surveyed about their information-seeking behavior. The response rate was 70%.Findings -The geoscientists primarily relied on web search and colleagues for information. These two information sources were perceived as e… Show more
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