What is next for information world mapping? International and multidisciplinary approaches to understanding information behaviors/practices in context.

Kitzie, Vanessa L.; Tsai, Tien.-I.; Martzoukou, Konstantina; Mabi, Millicent N.; Greyson, Devon

Abstract

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.

Citation

KITZIE, V.L., TSAI, T.-I., MARTZOUKOU, K., MABI, M.N. and GREYSON, D. 2022. What is next for information world mapping? International and multidisciplinary approaches to understanding information behaviors/practice in context. Library and information science research [online], 44(4), article 101196. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2022.101196

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 22, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Oct 11, 2022
• Publication Date: Oct 31, 2022
• Deposit Date: Oct 27, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 12, 2023
• Journal: Library and information science research
• Print ISSN: 0740-8188
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 4
• Article Number: 101196
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2022.101196
• Keywords: Research methods; Visual methods; Arts-involved methods; Qualitative methods; Information behavior; Information practices
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1778090