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 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES FROM: EDITH HOPE CHAVULA REGISTRATION NUMBER: MLIS0225 TO THE LECTURER: PROF WINA CHAWINGA COURSE TITLLE: INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND LITERACY EDUCATION COURSE CODE: MLIS TASKS: SUMMERY OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND THE MYTHS ABOUT INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR SEMESTER: ONE LEVEL: ONE DUE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER, 2025 PROGRAM: MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Introduction to Information Behavior and Seeking The study of information behavior and seeking has undergone a significant shift in focus, from examining information sources and artifacts to understanding the individual user's needs, behaviors, and experiences. Traditionally, research has focused on the value and use of information sources such as books, journals, news, radio, TV, libraries, and universities. However, this approach has been criticized for neglecting the user's perspective, needs, and context. Information Seeking Information seeking ...