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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

Authors

Vanessa L. Kitzie

Tien.-I. Tsai

Millicent N. Mabi

Devon Greyson



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 Mar 29, 2024
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

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