Greetings everyone, I just wanted to let you know I am doing a six-hour workshop/discussion for a group of librarians in Tennessee today. I will keep an eye on my email during breaks and lunchtime, so please email me if anything comes up and you have a question. I started grading the model in theory … Continue reading “Workshop Today”
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From LIS professor Dr. Jenna Hartel – The second episode of the *Information and Leisure* video series focuses entirely on the concept of leisure and a theoretical framework of leisure known as the Serious Leisure Perspective, or SLP. After defining leisure, the SLP’s key concepts are introduced and illustrated, namely: casual leisure, serious leisure, devotee … Continue reading “Useful Video on Serious Leisure”
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In our recent assignment chat (now available as a recording), we talked about a model that many INFO 200 students have found extremely useful when analyzing their chosen information communities: Anders Hektor’s model of information activities. I want to highlight it again because it can be such a strong organizing framework for your work. In … Continue reading “Revisiting Hektor’s Model of Information Activities”
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Thanks to all who attended! We covered a lot of ground with the Sources Survey, LRM and more. I hope the questions highlighted the way to navigate the assignments to culminate at the research paper. Please be sure to view this recording for a deep dive on the assignments.
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This guide will help you get started with the Information Sources Survey assignment:
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This week, we explore the many types of research-based information sources and their various uses.
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Greetings all – We will have an assignment Q & A session on Zoom on Sunday. Students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. The session will be recorded. March 1 at 1pm PT : INFO 200 Assignment Q & A Session: We will go over you might have about the Sources Survey and LRM. Zoom … Continue reading “Class Chat via Zoom: Assignment Q & A at 1pm PT Sunday!”
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The Literature Review Matrix is intended to be critical exploration and evaluation of scholarly writings on a topic(in this case, your information community). In your formal research paper, the literature review provides context and background for your own study and illustrates how your research will contribute to a particular area of study.This assignment meets the … Continue reading “Getting Started with…Literature Review Matrix”
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Greetings all – From time to time I will share articles of note that you may use in your assignments if applicable. This one covers “Information Grounds.” Fisher, K.E., Landry, C.F. and Naumer, C. (2006). “Social spaces, casual interactions, meaningful exchanges: ‘information ground’ characteristics based on the college student experience.” Information Research, 12(2) paper 291. … Continue reading “Useful Article: Information Grounds on Campus”