Based on the descriptions of the informants from the current study, children who are
intrinsically motivated for information seeking do not see searching for information as a chore,
but rather as an enjoyable and fun pursuit. It is as much a part of their daily lives as eating and
sleeping. They do not limit their information seeking to class assignments, but extend it to
include their passions, interests, and activities. For these children, information seeking is not
only a means of enrichment and entertainment, it is also a means of meeting their needs both in
and out of school. We would wish these to be characteristics evident in every child we help
launch into adulthood.