According to the Model of the Information-Seeking of Professionals, the factors that influence information needs are: 

- Context
- Frequency 
- Predictability 
- Importance 
- Complexity 
- Age 
- Profession 
- Specialisation 
- Career Stage 
- Geographic Location 




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A model that attempts to understand the behavior of those seeking information depending on their work roles. The model was developed on the basis of a study conducted by Leckie et al. (1996) on individuals from a variety of professions, ranging from librarians to nurses to engineers. A set of characteristics of information needs were developed to outline the factors that may influence the information search process depending on the profession. 

Model of the Information-Seeking of Professionals

Kundu, D. (2017). Models of Information Seeking Behaviour: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Library and Information Studies, 7(4), 393–405. https://doi.org/ISSN: 2231-4911 

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Factors Influencing Information Needs 

According to the Model of the Information-Seeking of Professionals, the factors that affect information-seeking are: 

- Sources of information 
- Awareness of information 
- Outcomes of the information-seeking process 

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