Don’t miss this invaluable resource from our King Library. It is custom-designed by our library liaison to help you with your work in INFO 200.
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – I have heard from a few of you that life has intervened in your coursework. Let’s invoke a blanket extension for the LRM for all students in my section. The LRM will now be due by April 17. Image – Northern Michigan light!
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone – I want to check in and see how you all are doing and offer some thoughts on the rest of our time together. Here are some action items that may be helpful: Community Description: This is an important component of the formal assignments to come. LRM: In the first section, in approximately two … Continue reading “INFO 200 Update: Action Items for LRM/Blogs”
Written by Michael Stephens
As we head into the final stretch of INFO 200, this module is a chance to do something a little different—follow your curiosity. Over the semester, we’ve spent time exploring information communities, how people seek and use information, and how libraries and information professionals respond to those needs. With this module, you get to take … Continue reading “Welcome to Module 10: CYOA”
Written by Michael Stephens
Thanks to @psalazar for sharing this new look! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1659ybICeO1udPQTghI27oI8WKjWxxgd3A-pc0bUaXkU/edit?tab=t.0 To use this template, please follow the steps below to make your own copy and save it to your Google Drive: Click on the Google Docs link provided. Once the document opens, go to the top menu and click on File. From the dropdown menu, select … Continue reading “New Version of LRM template for You!”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings all – it’s Spring Break week. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Be safe. Stay well. If you need anything – please email me.
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello everyone, I have completed grading all of the Sources Survey assignments, and you all did well. I want to make sure that everyone understands the focus of the assignments: information behaviors and needs of your chosen community. Many of you have located useful studies related to your community’s info behaviors and needs. Some of you … Continue reading “Reminders About Writing & Assignments”
Written by Michael Stephens
This week, we will explore the importance of user experience. As you move through this module, keep user needs and motivations in mind. LIS professionals are always thinking about how to better serve their communities across a range of information environments . The link for Module 9 can be found here.
Written by Michael Stephens
A helpful comparison developed by a student in INFO 200 a few semesters ago that can guide you as you select your resources:
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – The first serious lit review I wrote in my doc program was on virtual communities. Here’s the reference list. It may be of interest, especially for those of you looking closely at communities born on the Web, etc. Note – there has been much more research published in the last 15+ years … Continue reading “Virtual Communities References List”