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Developing a research-led practice: A case study examining the information needs and behaviours of first year undergraduates at the University for the Creative Arts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 June 2018

Rebecca Daniels
Rebecca Daniels*
Affiliation:
Online Services Librarian, National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom Email: r.daniels@vam.ac.uk Twitter: @rebeccaldaniels
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Abstract

Arts students access information and find inspiration through a cornucopia of resources both within and outside of the library. Informed by creativity theory and information needs studies, this case study set out to identify the needs and behaviours of first year undergraduate students at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury. The use of multiple collection techniques captured rich data and provided an insight into ways of enhancing outreach both in the physical environment and online.

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Research Article
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Art Libraries Journal , Volume 43 , Issue 3 , July 2018 , pp. 143 - 148
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Copyright © ARLIS/UK&Ireland 2018 

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