Michael Buckland

Michael Buckland is a recognized information scholar who studies how people find, use, and manage information. His work focuses on understanding information as a key element in communication, decision-making, and organizing knowledge. Buckland has contributed to theories about information retrieval and information behavior, emphasizing that the way we access and interpret information affects our understanding and actions. He advocates for designing better systems and methods to help individuals and organizations efficiently locate and utilize information in various contexts. His insights are influential in library science, information systems, and information management fields.