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

Carol Tenopir, Lisa Christian and Jordan Kaufman
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Carol Tenopir: College of Communication and Information, University of Tennessee, 1345 Circle Park Drive, 451 Communications Bldg., Knoxville, TN 37996-0341, USA
Lisa Christian: College of Communication and Information, University of Tennessee, 1345 Circle Park Drive, 451 Communications Bldg., Knoxville, TN 37996-0341, USA
Jordan Kaufman: Center for Information and Communication Studies, University of Tennessee, 1345 Circle Park Drive, 420 Communications Bldg., Knoxville, TN 37996-0341, USA

Publications, 2019, vol. 7, issue 1, 1-23

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.

Keywords: scholarly communication; scholarly reading; journals; user behavior; e-journals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 D83 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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