Information-seeking behavior modelsA model is a simplified, tentative representation of a phenomenon of interest,often depicted as a graphic. A model describes important factors (variables) andproposes their relationships (associations). A well developed model may evolveinto a theory through systematic research. Depending on the perspectives, amodel may be proposed at a general level to serve as a theoretical frameworkor at a specific level with a narrow focus to guide research design. Many modelsof information behavior have been proposed; it is difficult, if not impossible, tointegrate all the significant models into a single model that will still be legibleand useful. A clever approach to bring together major models and theories ininformation behavior can be found in Fisher, Erdelez and McKechnie (2005).The book’s 72 short chapters, mostly contributed by the original authors, covera wide range of theories, constructs, models and hypotheses.