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Demographic analysis of information literacy self-efficacy among library and information science students in Indonesia Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Thoriq Tri Prabowo, Jirarat Sitthiworachart, Chung Kwan Lo
Robust information literacy (IL) self-efficacy is a cornerstone of effective learning. The effect of demographics on IL self-efficacy among Indonesian university students was studied, focusing on gender, age, and current university. Two hundred twenty-four students from four universities participated in this mixed-methods study. Quantitative data, collected through an online survey based on Kurbanoglu's
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Synergistic evolution mechanisms for improving open government data ecosystems using the Haken model Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Jun Fang, Longwen Zhao
While the Open Government Data (OGD) movement is flourishing globally, the large-scale utilization and value creation of OGD has not yet truly opened up. A multi-layered model of “open data - data utilization - data value creation”, aiming to reveal the synergistic evolution mechanisms between the three levels was proposed. The results show that: (1) From 2012 to 2021, a synergistic evolution mechanism
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Public library lending programs increase radon testing in rural communities Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Stacy R. Stanifer, Kathy Rademacher, Whitney Beckett, King Simpson, Mary Kay Rayens, Amanda Thaxton-Wiggins, Ellen J. Hahn
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, yet few Americans test their homes for radon, particularly in rural areas. The academic team and community partners engaged the public library systems in four rural counties to offer digital radon detectors for check-out as a means of increasing the public's access to free radon testing. The check-out procedures and instructional materials
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Editorial Issue 1 2024 Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 June Abbas
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Coding for play: Identifying and categorizing educator-designed group playful learning experiences in libraries and other informal learning environments Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Jacqueline Kociubuk, Kathleen Campana
While children's play has been theorized and examined by scholars across disciplines, limited attention has been focused on the presentation and inclusion of multi-age group play in informal learning environments such as public libraries. With increased recognition of the value and connection of play to learning for children in these spaces and the resources and services they offer, there is a need
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Developing and evaluating a gamified information retrieval system for Generation Z Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Yuelin Li, Pengfei He, Xiaojun Yuan, Frank Hopfgartner
Gamification has proven to be useful in promoting engagement and performance in different domains. However, little research has been done to examine whether it is also useful for users in the context of information retrieval (IR). A gamified IR system (GIRS) prototype was developed and user study based on a lab-based quasi-experiment was conducted with Generation Z users to evaluate usability, interface
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Editorial Board Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-11-26
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Are public libraries efficient? Evaluating scale economies of public libraries in the U.S. with a cost function approach Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Lewis G. Liu, Harold Gee, Charles Terng
Public libraries are important informational, cultural, social, and educational institutions. Although the research has shown their significant presence, value, and effectiveness in providing services for their communities, there is the persistent questioning of value and efficiency of public libraries by some, which leads to continuous and severe funding cuts for public libraries. This study addresses
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Value of open research data: A systematic evaluation framework based on multi-stakeholder survey Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Zhifang Tu, Jiashu Shen
Stakeholders such as funders, data centers and data curators need specific and detailed evidence to support and justify the value of their existing or proposed open data policies and practices. A questionnaire-based evaluation framework was designed through systematic review and expert interviews, focusing on the scientific, economic, and societal values of open research data. Specifically, scientific
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The role of curiosity triggers and features in digital literacy training Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Elena Maceviciute, Zinaida Manžuch, Arūnas Gudinavičius
Curiosity and interest may drive engagement in digital literacy programs and contribute to overcoming digital inequalities. Curiosity triggers and features influenced digital literacy training of vulnerable groups of older adults, children from low-income families, and individuals with hearing impairments in Lithuania. A theoretical framework combining psychological and social perspectives helped to
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) liaison librarians: Perspectives on functions and frequencies for serving academic researchers Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Bradley Wade Bishop, Sidney Gavel, Emily Chapin, Peter Fernandez, Suzie Allard
STEM liaison librarians' roles have broadened with new policies, data, and services stemming from the increase of data-driven research across sciences. The problem this study addresses is the lack of understanding of what tasks STEM liaison librarians do and how often. STEM liaison librarians from a sampling frame of 135 at 16 similarly Association of Research Libraries were surveyed with demographic
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Space invaders: First-time users feel like intruders in the makerspace Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Marijel Maggie Melo, Rachel Rodney
Makerspaces have proven to be mainstays within library ecosystems. However, alongside the continued popularization of library makerspaces, there remains a seemingly immovable issue endemic to these environments; makerspaces continue to attract a narrow demographic of patrons. The threshold of the makerspace serves as a critical site for inquiry, specifically, for insight around students' everyday life
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Measurement model for dynamic capabilities of an academic library (DCAL) Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Dnyaneshwar Jadhav, Dinesh Shenoy, Biswajit Mahanty
Environmental changes such as the evolving needs of society, advancements in technologies, and shifting learning paradigms have impacted the way academic libraries operate. Academic libraries must respond to environmental changes by acquiring new capabilities. Using the strategic management concept of dynamic capabilities, this study investigates the relationship between the dynamic capabilities of
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Editorial Board Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-07-05
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“A bundle of serendipity”: A crowdsourcing program for picture book information organization oriented toward preschool children Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Pianran Wang, Jinyi Lu, Yingying Wu, Jiuzhen Zhang
Mainstream taxonomy schemas in public libraries are not suitable for children's book organization or children's book search behavior. In this study, the researchers developed a picture book organization schema from preschool children's perspective through an online crowdsourcing and reading advocacy program. According to 691 valid descriptions from 67 children, a total of 1064 open codes, 30 selective
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Gender differences in research topic and method selection in library and information science: Perspectives from three top journals Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Chengzhi Zhang, Siqi Wei, Yi Zhao, Liang Tian
Research in the social sciences has shown that there are gender differences in the selection of research methods, with women often opting for qualitative methods while men prefer quantitative methods. However, it is important to consider that research methods are generally chosen based on the research topic. To figure out the influence of gender on research method selection, a study was conducted in
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“Youth service librarians…are not just providers of books”: Caregivers' perceptions of the value of public library services during the COVID-19 pandemic Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Jacqueline Kociubuk, Rebekah Willett
During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries had little opportunity to gather data on what resources were needed or valued by families during this unprecedented crisis. To understand how caregivers perceived the value of learning resources provided by public libraries, interviews with 26 caregivers were conducted. To analyze the interviews, Sørensen's (2021) framework was adopted and three recurring types
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Impact of school librarians on elementary student achievement in reading and mathematics: A propensity score analysis Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Lois D. Wine, Shana Pribesh, Sue C. Kimmel, Gail Dickinson, Audrey P. Church
The number of school librarians has been shrinking in the past few years in part due to the lack of evidence linking them to student achievement. Building on a foundation of correlational studies linking school librarians with student achievement, this study uses a quasi-experimental design that mimics random assignment to treatment and comparison groups through application of a matching technique
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Evaluating e-book vendors in the era of smart libraries Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Xiaojun Li, Xiaohua Shi, Rong Xie, Zhaoqian Gu
In recent years, people's reading habits have undergone a digital transformation, and library funds are insufficient to meet this growing digital demand. A good way of optimizing resource allocation is the regular evaluation of suppliers to select resources. E-book resources were used as the starting point to examine the method of supplier evaluation within the concept of “smart library” using an analytic
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Deconstructing proxy health information-seeking behavior: A systematic review Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Yuhao Zhang, Jiqun Liu
Seeking health-related information on behalf of or because of others is a common activity in everyday life and a topic of constant interest across multiple disciplines. The research aims to characterize recent research progress and provide a comprehensive framework of proxy health information-seeking behavior (PHISB). A total of 47 studies published after 2003 were selected, followed by structural
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Breaking the barriers: The impact of health information and cultural factors on immigrant health in the Nordic countries Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Hamed Ahmadinia
Immigrants encounter cultural adaptation challenges impacting their health behaviors and outcomes, with health information and cultural factors influencing their actions. A survey of 340 participants from Finland, Norway, and Sweden was conducted, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modelling. Results show that health beliefs and access to health information, mainly via the Internet
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LAM professionals' roles and attitudes to user participation in Norway and Sweden Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Jamie Johnston, Isto Huvila, Henrik Jochumsen, Mahmood Khosrowjerdi, Anna Mierzecka, Ágústa Pálsdóttir
Recent studies provide insights into library, archive and museum (LAM) professionals' attitudes toward user participation, yet they do not address how the diversity of roles LAM professionals assume may influence their attitudes toward participation. The reported findings based on a questionnaire to LAM professionals in Norway and Sweden indicate that user participation is viewed differently depending
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Innovative public library services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Application and revision of social innovation typology Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Sue Yeon Syn, Donghee Sinn, Sujin Kim
Public libraries needed to quickly address the new challenges brought by COVID-19 to continue their services. This study aimed to understand innovative public library services during the pandemic and provide a typology that represent their services. Twitter messages of 12 large public libraries were analyzed to identify library services. A total of 751 Tweets were coded with thematic tags by service
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Editorial Board Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-04-11
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How and why does official information become misinformation? A typology of official misinformation Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Hilda Ruokolainen, Gunilla Widén, Eeva-Liisa Eskola
It is important to widen the understanding of misinformation in different contexts. The findings of this qualitative study showed that official information can be misinformation. Official information, which is information concerning and/or coming from official services and processes, was studied with semi-structured interviews in two contexts in which support with information was needed. Four types
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Using design-based implementation research approach to create computational thinking assessment tools for youth programs in public libraries Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Nitzan Koren, David Weintrop, Mega Subramaniam
Methodological innovations across social sciences are opening new avenues for conducting research designed to address real-world challenges. The benefits of utilizing the Design-Based Implementation Research (DBIR) approach in public libraries to resolve a persistent problem of practice, a lack of assessment tools to evaluate youth Computational Thinking (CT) programs, is demonstrated. Findings from
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“I had to teach my own doctor what this was about”: Information sharing barriers and information evaluation of Finnish transgender people Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Aira Huttunen
Although research shows that transgender people face information barriers when seeking gender-affirming care, few studies have investigated their experiences of information sharing and evaluation during patient provider interactions. Focusing on information triangulation and cognitive authorities, this interpretive phenomenological study analyzed data derived from interviews with 19 transgender individuals
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Motivation for downloading academic publications Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Zequan Xiong, Xia Peng, Li Yang, Wen Lou, Star X. Zhao
Downloads have been considered as supplemental to citations in reflecting the impact of scientific research activities and scientific output, yet the motivations to download a specific publication has not been fully explored. In scientific evaluation practice, unclear motivations could lead to difficulties for evaluating the impact of academic literature without providing a cogent interpretation of
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The gender and LGBTQ perspectives in library and information science: A case study at the University of Barcelona Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Anna Villarroya, Juan-José Boté-Vericad
Disregarding gender and LGBTQ perspectives at the undergraduate level perpetuates stereotypes and biases that jeopardize gender equality in society. Building on empirical evidence collected by an action-research project at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media at the University of Barcelona (Spain), this article provides a diagnosis of how teachers and students perceive and value gender
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“They care enough to document people's stories”: Using ethnographic methods to understand collection day outreach events in participatory archives Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Ana Roeschley
Participatory archive collection day events depend on the involvement of multiple groups of stakeholders who participate in the archives. However, there is little existing research on participatory initiatives that connect institutions to communities beyond literature that focuses on the logistics of such initiatives, making it unclear how archives can best connect to and serve communities through
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Transactive memory system (TMS) and knowledge sharing: The effects of social capital and task visibility Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-03-02 Yalan Yan, Zhao Peng, Xianjin Zha
Knowledge sharing plays a fundamental role in the mobile social media context. However, users are more likely to believe that their knowledge sharing is not worth the effort and time given high expectation of receiving some value in return. Social media have limited value if users are not willing to share knowledge. Knowledge sharing with the consideration of transactive memory system (TMS) from the
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Editorial Board Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-31
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Guest editorial: Research methods in information behavior research Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Annie T. Chen, Melissa G. Ocepek, Yan Zhang
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Factors affecting users' intention to use mobile health services of public libraries Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Jiajing Liu, Honglei Lia Sun, Jianming Zheng
Mobile health services are a new direction for public libraries development. However, it is unclear which factors affect users' intention to use the mobile health services of public libraries (MHSPL). Integrating the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology theory along with trust and privacy concerns. This study proposes a conceptual model to investigate factors that affect users' intention
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Accounting for the knowledge gained during a web search: An empirical study on learning transfer indicators Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Marcelo Tibau, Sean Wolfgand Matsui Siqueira, Bernardo Pereira Nunes
Searches with learning intent typically require the users to interact with the searching environment and perform knowledge acquisition features such as scan, read, and process the online content to fulfill their information needs. To capture indicators from searching behaviors that could account for the knowledge gained during a Web search, a qualitative study was performed using the Concurrent Think-Aloud
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Rigour in phenomenological and phenomenography studies: A scoping review of library and information science research Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Israel Mbekezeli Dabengwa, Sarah Young, Patrick Ngulube
This scoping review investigates rigour from phenomenological and phenomenographic orientations and their appropriate fit into the discourses identified by researchers. The scoping review addresses the following central research question: Do phenomenological and phenomenographic studies in published library science research share the same criteria of rigour? Library and information science (LIS) multi-disciplinary
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Identification and simulation of key influencing factors of online health information service quality from the perspective of information ecology Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Xing Zhai, Xi Wang, Aiqing Han, Jinduo Tong, Yaqing Nie, YuKuan Xu
In the “digital intelligence” environment, the service quality of online health information services has become increasingly prominent. Using the Information Ecology theory as the research perspective, the factors affecting the quality of online health information service was investigated. Using the fuzzy D-I-S (Decision-making rial and Evaluation Laboratory- Interpretive structural modelling- system
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Development and validation of the library ethics scale Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Sedat Yazici, Burcu Umut Zan, Aslı Yazici, Pınar Celebi Demirarslan
Most studies on library ethics are theoretical. No scale has been developed with a valid and reliable psychometric property to measure library staff and users' ethical perceptions or behaviors. This paper describes the development of a brief measure of the Library Ethics Scale (LES) conducted in two consecutive studies. In the first study, based on the literature review and opinions of expert groups
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Understanding how suburban public librarians respond to the health and social needs of communities Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Amy Hammock, Gabriella Pandolfelli, Tonya Samuel, Pascale Fils-Aimé, Madison Grande, Matthew D'Ambrosion, Mickayla Murphy, Simran Kaur, Janine Logan, Rachel Feuerstein-Simon, Carolyn Cannuscio, Lisa Benz Scott
Existing research in urban and rural contexts has found that community members use public libraries to access needed information and resources to improve health and wellbeing; however, little is known about the social and health needs of patrons in suburban public libraries. In this study, 95 staff from 32 public libraries in two contiguous suburban counties were interviewed to understand perceived
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College students and patient work: Health information management by emerging young adults Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Catherine Arnott Smith, Philip Romero Masters
College students with a life experience of chronic illness and impairments grow into young adulthood as health information monitors as well as communicators with healthcare professionals. This interview study focused on the health information management practices of college and graduate students living with disabilities and chronic illness. SEIPS (Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety)
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Editorial Board Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-11-21
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Acknowledgements 2022 Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-11-05
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How feasible is creating a natural disaster information management open-access repository (NDIM-OAR) in Iran? Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-11-02 Shahed Rashidi, Nader Naghshineh, Fatemeh Fahim Nia, Yasamin O. Izadkhah, Fatemeh Saghafi
Although creating sustainable information systems is highly important to facilitate information flow in natural disaster information management (NDIM), only a few LIS studies have focused on evaluating the feasibility of related technological solutions. An open access repository (OAR) for NDIM has been assessed by Technical, Economic, Legal, Operational, Scheduling, Cultural, and Behavioral (TELOS-CB)
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Information behaviour paradox: Understanding perceptions of risk and online behaviour Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Jenna Jacobson, Chang Z. Lin, Rhonda McEwen
Human behaviour is complex and demographics are insufficient to understand information behaviour. More nuanced analyses are required to understand the factors that drive action. Focusing on digital archiving and online protection strategies as manifestations of information behaviour, factors that influence perceptions of online risk were investigated. The relationship between perception and behaviour
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Library and information science applied studies on collaborative information behavior Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-20 Remigiusz Sapa
Library and information science (LIS) provides only limited support for evidence-based decisions in the field of collaborative information behavior (CIB). In this study using the Web of Science and Library and Information Science and Technology Abstracts databases the researcher identified applied studies in LIS research on CIB, reviewed the studies' ability to provide scientifically proven support
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A systematic review of library makerspaces research Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-19 Soo Hyeon Kim, Yong Ju Jung, Gi Woong Choi
Despite the abundance of research on library makerspaces, systematic reviews of library makerspace research are lacking. As research on library makerspaces advances, the field needs reliable empirical findings to examine the impact of library makerspaces and identify research areas that are valuable for future research. Guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses)
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Hiker on trail: Information practices in the wild. A mixed methods approach to investigate real-time mobile technology use by long-distance backpackers Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Perla Innocenti, Ed Hyatt, Morgan Harvey
Long distance hikers' information practices are considered via an ‘in-field’ methodology that generated rich experiential data. Participants documented and reflected on their experiences and use of mobile digital technology while undertaking a two-week coast-to-coast walk across the Scottish Highlands. Empirical evidence on the adoption and use of mobile digital technology by backpackers, and the implications
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What is next for information world mapping? International and multidisciplinary approaches to understanding information behaviors/practices in context Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-11 Vanessa L. Kitzie, Tien-I Tsai, Konstantina Martzoukou, Millicent N. Mabi, Devon Greyson
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
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Unfolding social learning parameters behind the selection of information sources against cyclones: A perspective of information seeking behavior research Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-10 Sarthak Chakraborty, Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
The impact of social learning on disaster management has been widely studied. However, few studies have investigated the key attributes of social learning that impact the selection of preferred information sources about coastal cyclones. A mixed-methods approach was adopted to collect data by conducting 35 in-person interviews and a survey of 323 participants of Sundarban, a coastal region of West
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Questionable authorship practices across the disciplines: Building a multidisciplinary thesaurus using evolutionary concept analysis Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Devon H. Whetstone, Laura E. Ridenour, Heather Moulaison-Sandy
The culture surrounding authorship practices differs from discipline to discipline, with the potential for inconsistent terminology across disciplines to hamper comprehension in interdisciplinary conversations. To address this problem, an interdisciplinary corpus of research literature on the topic of questionable authorship practices was used to create a multidisciplinary thesaurus. This process used
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Documenting the fun: Studying artistic information-creating behavior using research diaries Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Lo Lee, Melissa G. Ocepek
Research diaries as a qualitative method are found practical in information science. In information behavior literature, they are effective for capturing human experience and thought in situ in emic view. Although previous scholars undertook research diaries to explore information needs, seeking, use, and more, what is left relatively unknown is how this method may garner diverse forms of data beyond
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Analysis of book circulation data and a book recommendation system in academic libraries using data mining techniques Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-07 Shahnaz Khademizadeh, Zahra Nematollahi, Farshid Danesh
The use of data mining modern technology in library management systems and information centers is of great importance. With the increasing availability of a large quantity of information, traditional tools and practices without wasting time and cost cannot respond to users accurately and quickly. The present study aims to analyze book circulation transactions and discover the user's book loan patterns
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Examining nonsuicidal self-injury content creation on TikTok through qualitative content analysis Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Valerie Lookingbill
Qualitative content analysis is a methodological approach for the subjective interpretation of data. Using empirical research to illustrate the methodological advantages and disadvantages of qualitative content analysis, this article examines the suitability of qualitative content analysis for the field of LIS and illustrates how the method can be used to inform LIS information practices research of
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Companion animal representation and voice in information behavior research Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-02 Niloofar Solhjoo, Anne Goulding, Maja Krtalić
Animals, specially companion species, are an integral part of our daily homes and cities but have not been the focus of everyday information behavior research to date. The practice of incorporating animals into research is not straightforward because they do not share our language or norms. The question this research aims to answer is: how can the perspective of other animal subjects be incorporated
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A methodological framework for studying visual information practices Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Zack Lischer-Katz
Visual information dominates our modern information landscape and plays a critical role in the production of knowledge. However, research in information studies has not fully considered how people engage with visual information, in the form of images, visualization software and instruments, as well as audiovisual media, at the level of visual information in practice. This gap is addressed by first
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Thinking like a bricoleur: New forms of rigor in research on information experience Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-09-29 Martin I. Nord
Research on information behavior, practice, and experience focuses on complex topics embedded in multiple circles of context. LIS researchers in these areas often adopt interpretive, participatory, or critical methods. Yet, they just as often are ambivalent to measurements of rigor, or they unintentionally use positivist criteria to measure quality. Each of these decisions is indicative of a deep-seated
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Effect of online research data management instruction on social science graduate students’ RDM skills Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Zhihong Xu, Xuan Zhou, Ashlynn Kogut, Michael Clough
Prior research has suggested the value of and the need to provide consistent research data management (RDM) instruction specifically for graduate students. However, there is a lack of RDM instruction that is tailored for the social science disciplines. The effect of a four-hour, online RDM instruction intervention, designed based on the research data life cycle, on the RDM knowledge of graduate students
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The hidden, manipulated, and secret information world of gambling addiction: Maximizing use of in-depth, narrative interviews to understand social impact Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Crystal Fulton
The in-depth, narrative interview approach, its use as a storytelling vehicle, and its effectiveness in combination with other qualitative methods to elicit individuals' experiences and perspectives on the information behaviors which contribute to the social impact of gambling addiction is presented. This focus on the information behaviors of individuals affected by gambling allows them to speak out
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Toward community-engaged information behavior research: A methodological framework Library & Information Science Research (IF 3.209) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Jia Tina Du, Clara M. Chu
There is a dearth of information behavior research employing a community-engaged approach. This research takes the concept of community engagement as its central focus, reviewing its proximal use in information behavior research and arguing its potential as an integrative process that can restore and reposition the community-researcher relationship in the information behavior field. The “why – what