ABSTRACT

Drawing upon Wilson’s framework on information needs and user studies, this article investigated student entrepreneurs’ demographics, characteristics, and their fundamental cognitive, affective, and resource needs. Through a meta-narrative synthesis of 15 empirical studies and other related research, this article developed a non-exhaustive taxonomy of 60 information need topics, which hopefully would lead student entrepreneurs to success through (1) enhancing business knowledge and evidence-based decisions, (2) cultivating affective learning and personal growth, and (3) securing diversified support networks and social capital. Besides library support via comprehensive pathfinders and research guides, this study also brought a fresh look at business research consultations and collection policies. It further identified opportunities for libraries to promote tacit knowledge sharing among student entrepreneurs and collaborate with campus partners to create an inclusive and supportive entrepreneurial culture.

摘要

本文利用威尔逊关于信息需求和用户研究的框架，调查了学生创业者的人口统计学、特征以及他们的基本认知、情感和资源需求。通过对 15 项实证研究和其他相关研究的元叙述综合，本文开发了 60 个信息需求主题的非详尽分类法，有望通过 (1) 增强商业知识和循证决策来引导学生创业者取得成功， (2) 培养情感学习和个人成长，以及 (3) 确保多元化的支持网络和社会资本。除了通过综合探路者和研究指南为图书馆提供支持外，本研究还重新审视了商业研究咨询和馆藏政策。