Master of Library and Information Science 

Course: Information Behaviour

Course Code: MLIS6102

Date: 5th November, 2018

Aim of lesson

Demonstrate sufficient grasp of theories and models of information behaviour across information science and human interaction

Expected outcomes

·         Students to discuss the concept of a model as applied in information behaviour

·         Students to discuss and reflect on five of the most-cited general models of information seeking as follows:

o   Wilson First Model

o   Wilson Second Model

o   Leckie Model

o   Dervin Model

o   Kulthau Model 

o   The Ellis Model

Activity

Students are required to read the following articles in preparation for the lesson:

Amanda, S. (2010). Information behaviour: An evolutionary instinct. Springer:

            London. (Students to read Chapter Three)

Wilson, T. D. (1999). Models in information behaviour research. Journal of            documentation, 55(3), 249-270. Note: this is the key resource.

Wilson, T. D. (2000). Human information behavior. Informing science, 3(2), 49-56.

Note: Students can request handout after class by sending an email (winnchawinga@gmail.com) or Twitter