tiedontarpeensa
Tiedontarpeensa is a Finnish term used in information science to refer to the information needs of an individual, group, or organization. In practice, it describes what information someone requires to complete a task, make a decision, or satisfy curiosity, and it is often used to frame research on information seeking and retrieval.
Etymology and form: the phrase is a compound built from tiedon (information) + tarve (need) + -nsä (his/her/its
Context and usage: the concept is common in Finnish discourse on information behavior, library and information
Relationship to broader concepts: tiedontarpeensa aligns with the general notion of information needs in information science
See also: information needs; information-seeking behavior; user-centered design. The phrase is typically translated as “one’s information