Challenges of Information Management Beyond the Cloud 4th International Symposium on Information Management in a Changing World, IMCW 2013, Limerick, Ireland, September 4-6, 2013. Revised Selected Papers

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to examine the research habits of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at Istanbul University. Specifically, the study tries to develop a deeper understanding of the changing nature of participants’ general research processes and their information-seeking behavioral patterns. Moreover, the study investigates whether academic level and discipline influence participants’ information-seeking behavior. Based on survey findings, the author makes recommendations for improving both students’ information literacy levels and library services to better meet the needs of users.