Journal Article: “Seeking, Reading, and Use of Scholarly Articles: An International Study of Perceptions and Behavior of Researchers”

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Title

Seeking, Reading, and Use of Scholarly Articles: An International Study of Perceptions and Behavior of Researchers

Authors

Carol Tenopir
University of Tennessee

Lisa Christian
University of Tennessee

Jordan Kaufman
University of Tennessee

Source

Publications 2019
7(1), 18
DOI: 10.3390/publications7010018 

Abstract

While journal articles are still considered the most important sources of scholarly reading, libraries may no longer have a monopoly on providing discovery and access. Many other sources of scholarly information are available to readers. This international study examines how researchers discover, read, and use scholarly literature for their work. Respondents in 2018 report an average of almost 20 article readings a month and there are still significant differences found in the reading and use of scholarly literature by discipline and geographical location, consistent with the earlier studies. Researchers show they are willing to change or adopt new strategies to discover and obtain articles.

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