Information Sharing of the Virtual Community
Resource
Journal of Library and Information Studies, v.9 n.1 pp.161-196
Journal
圖書資訊學刊
Journal Volume
v.9 n.1 pp.161-196
Pages
-
Date Issued
2011-06
Date
2011-06
Author(s)
Tsai, Chih-Hsin
Lai, Ling-Ling
Abstract
Information sharing is a natural and common behavior, which happens when a person passes on information he/she finds to others and/or exchanges information with others. Information sharing can occur when receiving information that is expected or unexpected. The Internet has helped the development of virtual communities, which increases greatly the opportunities for information sharing. When reviewing related literature in the field of Library and Information Science, the authors found that research studies on information behavior are developing steadily, yet with more emphasis on different client groups and contexts, few are focused on information sharing. This paper aims to review and synthesize literature with an interdisciplinary nature to increase the understanding of information sharing in the virtual community. Based on the analysis of the literature, virtual communities can be categorized into various types; common interests and goals is the most important factor for members to stay in and contribute to the community. Also, vibrant interaction among the virtual community is critical to the development of the virtual community.
Subjects
Information Sharing
Information Acquisition-and-Sharing
Information Encounter
Virtual Community
Publisher
Department of Library and Information Science, National Taiwan University
Type
journal article
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