Carol Kuhlthau

Carol Kuhlthau is an influential educator and researcher known for her work on the information search process. She developed a model that describes how people, particularly students, seek and use information. Kuhlthau emphasized the emotional and cognitive aspects of information searching, illustrating how individuals experience different feelings at various stages of their search. Her work highlights the importance of supporting learners throughout the process to improve their understanding and research skills. Kuhlthau’s insights have significantly impacted library science and education by promoting better approaches to teaching information literacy.