The English literature researcher in the age of the Internet

  • Authors:
  • David Ellis;Hanna Oldman

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Information Studies, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK;Head of Learning Resources, Leeds Grammar School, Leeds, UK

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Information Science
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

This study explores the extent to which the information seeking behaviour of researchers active in the field of English Literature in the universities of the UK and the wider world has changed as a result of the developing electronic information revolution. It deals with the researchers' attitudes towards the Internet and examines their position with regard to utilizing the Internet as a publication outlet. The different types of electronic information sources for English literature are identified and the experiences of researchers using them explored. Finally, the study examines researcher attitudes towards electronic publication and to plans for a `virtual library'. The article concludes with recommendations for further study of the use of electronic resources in relation to information literacy and browsing and other facilities for subject access on the Internet.