The complexities and evolution of the concepts of information and information behavior

Background and Aim: This paper reviews the two major concepts in the field of information behavior (IB), namely "information" and "information seeking." Method: Adocumentary research method and review of the literature were used. Results: The word information is the smallest particle and the most essential element in the area of information behavior. The second one is the phrase "information behavior" itself. Review of the literature shows that the word information dates back t