Studying information behavior of image users: An overview of research methodology in LIS literature, 2004-2015

•Thus study surveys methodology used in research on image seeking, searching, and use.•Research on information behavior of image users focuses on image searching, primarily using quantitative approaches.•Experiments and surveys are widely used research strategies.•Questionnaires and transaction logs are common data collection techniques.•The less frequent qualitative studies investigate the use of images in academic, professional, and personal activities.