As the use of arts-involved and data visualization methods increases in information science, it is essential to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of various methods. An international lineup of information researchers shares their experiences using the participatory, visual elicitation technique Information World Mapping (IWM) in their work. The authors begin with an overview of IWM, detailing its origins and emerging directions. They summarize their application of IWM to describe information behaviors/practices across various locations, cultures, disciplines, and technology access environments. The authors conclude by discussing key questions and areas of exploration for IWM in information research, including cultural influences, changes in media and methods for data collection, power dynamics, and researcher positionality and reflexivity. Insights offer new possibilities for the next phase of IWM in information research, including challenges and areas for innovation.

随着信息科学中涉及艺术和数据可视化方法的使用增加，必须反思各种方法的优缺点。国际信息研究人员阵容分享了他们在工作中使用参与式视觉启发技术信息世界制图 (IWM) 的经验。作者首先概述了 IWM，详细介绍了它的起源和新兴方向。他们总结了 IWM 的应用，以描述跨不同地点、文化、学科和技术访问环境的信息行为/实践。作者最后讨论了 IWM 在信息研究中的关键问题和探索领域，包括文化影响、媒体和数据收集方法的变化、权力动态以及研究人员的地位和反思性。