How to substitute butter with cod-liver oil? The information needs and information landscape of Norwegian housewives during second world war

Abstract

Occupation and war transform everyday life and living conditions of people. The Nazi occupation of Norway during Second World War was no exception. A document analysis was conducted to explore everyday life from the perspective of housewives. Findings reveal a changed and challenging information landscape while at the same time, the women were faced with many and completely new information needs. The ability of the housewives to adjust their information behaviour seems vital for survival of the families. This study contributes with an understanding of the important role of information and information literacy during major life events such as war.