Hi, @michael! I have a quick question about #blogreport5 and the sources we should use. The prompt says to explore the professional literature and resources included in the Teaching and Learning module, but does that mean that we are required to use these sources to write our post? Also, does this mean we cannot use outside sources that we have…[Read more]

Hi, @michael! Would an encyclopedia created for leisure purposes like the Marvel Encylopedia be an acceptable “research-based” source for the #informationsourcessurvey? I don’t think it could be considered an academic or peer-reviewed source, but its information comes straight from the comics’ creators themselves. Here is a link to what I’m…[Read more]

Hi, @michael, I just have a quick question about the #LISmodelresearchsummary. Is there a wrong theory or model to choose for our particular group? I know that some may be better choices for particular communities, especially as you noted in the lecture this week, but does that mean that we can’t choose a different one if we feel like we find a…[Read more]

Hi again, everyone! After looking into all of the different “fandoms” out there, it is hard to narrow it down to one because they are all interesting. Would exploring the intersection between fandom/fan culture and libraries/information science be too broad of a topic? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi, everyone! After reviewing the list of past information communities that have been researched for this class, I feel most drawn to the more “fan-based” communities. As of now, I’m trying to decide between Harry Potter Fans/Potterheads, Cosplayers, and a few more ideas that I came up with on my own, such as Star Trek Fans, Twilight Fans, or The…[Read more]

Hi, everyone! I was wondering if I could get some help with some tips on citing a picture in #blogreport1. How do we go about citing/captioning a meme or screenshot? Would we follow the rules for a stock image? Also, I know it was mentioned in the assignment description that it is hard to create a hanging indent in WordPress, so will we be…[Read more]