I have proposed a way of classifying information
sources comprehensively that also takes the channel of
communication into account. A workflow of interaction among
different elements of context was presented. We also saw where
information sources could fit within the different views of a
seeker’s context when s/he is faced with a task that requires
looking for information for which the person will need to consult
an information source. A possible framework for future empirical
studies exploring the degree of perceived sharedness (which
would impact perceived source quality and subsequent usage) has
been provided. It is hoped that these models and frameworks will
help us better understand information sources in relationship to
the context of information seeking behavior, and help lend greater
rigor to empirical studies relating to a person’s choice of
information sources